Lot 495
  • 495

Highly Important Pair of Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,200,000 USD
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Description

  • platinum, emerald, diamond
Suspending two cushion-cut emeralds weighing 22.97 and 21.37 carats, topped by two old mine-cut diamonds weighing 2.01 and 2.00 carats, completed by two smaller old mine-cut diamonds weighing .72 and .70 carat. With box stamped 'The Stars of Muzo.'

Condition

In very good condition. The emeralds are a deep, very slightly blush green; well-matched for color and cut. Moderately included, but not apparent when worn and nicely crystalline. Minute surface-reaching inclusions. Nice movement when worn. Length approximately 1 3/8 inches. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 69321-22 stating that the emeralds are of Classic Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Accompanied by GIA report nos. 2175213216, 2145598789, 6173055318 and 5161510078 stating that all four diamonds are D color, Internally Flawless. Please note that these emeralds are known as the 'Stars of Muzo,' and are accompanied by a JewelFolio from the AGL. Please note that the emeralds are accompanied by Gübelin report nos. 15075261 and 15075260 stating that the emeralds have no indications of clarity enhancement.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The emeralds, known as the 'Stars of Muzo,' are accompanied by a JewelFolio from the AGL

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 69321-22 stating that the emeralds are of Classic Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement.

Accompanied by Gübelin report nos. 15075261 and 15075260 stating that the emeralds have no indications of clarity enhancement.

Accompanied by GIA report nos. 2175213216, 2145598789, 6173055318 and 5161510078 stating that all four diamonds are D color, Internally Flawless.