- 2226
RARE FANCY INTENSE PURPLE DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING, CARVIN FRENCH
Estimate
12,000,000 - 14,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
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Simply set with a radiant-cut fancy intense purple diamond weighing 3.02 carats, to a gallery and shank embellished throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the principle diamond is natural, of Fancy Intense Purple colour, SI1 clarity. An additional letter states that this diamond is "the largest Fancy Intense Purple, Colour, diamond" ever graded as of 29 March 2007. Please refer to the report and letter for details. Smaller diamonds are probably E to F colours, VVS2 to VS clarity. Eternity diamond ring shank, cannot be resized.
Condition: Simple setting, in very good condition, almost as new. Ring mounting is designed and signed by Carvin French.
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: 6ΒΌ
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 15078802, dated 11 August 2006, stating that the 3.02 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Intense Purple colour, SI1 clarity; also accompanied by a GIA Supplemental Letter dated 29 March 2007, stating that the 3.02 carat diamond "is the largest Fancy Intense purple, Natural Color, diamond we have ever graded."