- 955
IMPRESSIVE 'PADPARADSCHA' AND DIAMOND RING, CARVIN FRENCH
Estimate
3,600,000 - 4,200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- RG
- SA
- MOD
Designed as a single flower head, centring on an oval padparadscha weighing 36.00 carats, set within layers of petals pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the shank designed as a trailing vine partially set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.30 carats, mounted in platinum, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gubelin report, the padparadscha is natural, of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the gemstone displays a strong orangy pink colour in face up view, eye clean. Under 10x loupe, there are some fingerprints which all to the side, and very clean in the middle of the gemstone. Diamonds set on the petals are of E to F colours, VVS2 to VS clarity. Signed to the shank.
Condition: Good and detailed workmanship, in very good condition.
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.
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
Ring size: 5 ¾
Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0508576, dated 24 August 2005, stating that the 36.00 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating, sapphires which have not been heated are scarce. This colour variety of corundum may also be called 'Padparadscha' in the trade; also accompanied by AGL report numbered CS27913-1, dated 5 September 1991, stating that the sapphire is natural, of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heat enhancement.