- 1849
PAIR OF COLOUR-CHANGING SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
400,000 - 480,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
Each suspending a cushion-shaped colour-changing sapphire weighing 8.01 and 7.99 carats respectively, surmounted by a loop channel-set with baguette diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS reports, the two sapphires are natural, of colour-changing variety, showing violetish-blue in daylight and purple in incandescent light, of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphires show moderate and similar colour-changing phenomenon. Both stones are very clean and lively that, there are only some fine silk inclusions and nicks along girdles observed under 10x loupe. Baguette diamonds are probably of F to G colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Simple claw-setting with hoop surmounts, 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 reports numbered GRS2008-022946 and GRS2008-022947, both dated 29 February 2008, stating that the 8.01 and 7.99 carat sapphires are natural, of Sri Lankan origin, colour-changing from violetish-blue (daylight) to purple (incandescent light), with no indication of thermal treatment.