- 1682
ALEXANDRITE, GREEN GARNET AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
240,000 - 320,000 HKD
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Description
Centring on a cushion-shaped alexandrite weighing 22.06 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked on each side with a triangular-shaped green garnet encircled by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the GRS report, the alexandrite is natural, with no traces of radioactivity, showing yellowish green colour in daylight and orangy red in incandescent light. In our opinion, the colour change is fine, excellent transparency, some minor polish lines, nice brilliance. The garnets are of a light to medium green colour, with some natural inclusions under 10x loupe. The diamonds are about G-H colour, VS-SI clarity.
Condition: 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: 6½
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2005-120108T, dated 20 December 2005, stating that the 22.06 carat alexandrite is natural chrysoberyl, colour changing from Yellowish-Green (daylight) to Orangy-Red (incandescent light), with no traces of radioactivity detected.