- 1157
RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
Set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.04 carats, flanked on both sides with a brilliant-cut diamond each weighing 0.50 carat, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, mounted in platinum.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Gubelin report, the ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of colour and Pigeon's Blood colour. Please refer to the report for details. in our opinion, the ruby is of medium to intense red colour, slightly included to the naked eye. Under 10x loupe, there is a shallow cavity on the pavilion which is not noticeable to naked eyes. The side diamonds are accompanied by GIA reports, each of 0.50 carats, E colour, VS1 and VVS2. Please refer to the reports for details.
Condition: In very good condition, as good as new.
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: 6¾
Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0809217, dated 6 October 2008, stating that the 2.04 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating, this colour variety of ruby may also be called " Pigeon's Blood Red " in the trade; also accompanied by GIA reports numbered 16179648 and 16364831, dated 6 July and 28 September 2007 respectively, stating that the two 0.50 carat diamonds are both E colour, VS1 and VVS2 clarity respectively.