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Group of five diamond and colored stone rings
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
Comprising a solitaire ring, circa 1900, set with an old-mine diamond weighing approximately 1.45 carats, within a simple 14 karat gold mounting, size 4¾; a solitaire ring, circa 1920, set with an old European-cut diamond of approximately .75 carat, flanked by small single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 6¾, signed Jessop, and three band rings, set with calibré-cut rubies, sapphires and French-cut diamonds respectively, mounted in platinum, size 5½ to 5¾.
Condition
Group consists of: YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND RING, approximately L (brownish tint) color, I clarity. PLATINUM AND DIAMOND RING, the diamond is approximately I color, VS clarity, it has a girdle chip. RUBY BAND RING, rubies are a deep purplish color and are abraded along the facet junctions, size 5 1/2. SAPPHIRE BAND RING, with deep blue sapphires, most are heavily abraded and several are chipped, size 5 3/4. DIAMOND BAND RING, diamonds are approximately H-I color and VS clarity, size 5 3/4. The band rings likely date from the 1920s/30s. All pieces in reasonably good condition overall.
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.