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PAIR OF SPESSARTITE GARNET, SPINEL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, Agapoff
Estimate
160,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Agapoff
Each suspending an oval spessartite garnet altogether weighing approximately 25.28 carats, bordered by tapered baguette diamonds interspersed by circular-cut red spinels, to a brilliant-cut diamond-set hook, linked by a rose-cut diamond, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.65 carats, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the two spessartite garnets are natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spessartites are of deep, intense orange colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, one stone appear very clean and the other shows a few natural crystal inclusions which are not seen to naked eyes and do not block overall brilliance of the stone. The small red spinels in the surround are of strong rose red colour, lively stones. Diamonds are probably of I to J colours, VS clarity. Signed 'Agapoff' to the mount.
Condition: Nice and detailed earrings mount, 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 GRS2009-011503, dated 17 January 2009, stating that the two spessartites are natural, Orange colour, with no indication of treatments.