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PAIR OF SPESSARTINE GARNET AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS
Estimate
165,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
Each centring on a cushion-shaped spessartine garnet weighing 7.00 and 5.44 carats respectively, amid a circular dome-shaped disc encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds of brownish hue edging brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, clip and post fittings, signed Agapoff.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the pair of spessartine garnets are natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, both garnets show similar vivid orange colour, very clean to naked eyes and 10x loupe. Upon loupe check, one garnet has a few tiny colourless crystal inclusions, not noticeable even to 10x loupe. Diamonds are probably of greenish brownish yellow colour; smaller single-cut diamonds are about I to J colours, overall in VS to SI clarity.
Condition: Stylish earclips, in mint 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
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2008-071706, dated 15 July 2008, stating that the 7.00 and 5.44 carat spessartine garnets are natural, Vivid Orange-Yellow colour, with no indication of treatments.