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CAT'S-EYE ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
Centring on an oval cat's-eye alexandrite weighing 5.26 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the cat's-eye alexandrite is natural, of Orissa (India) origin, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the cat's-eye alexandrite displays a fine chatoyant line and prominent colour-change from bluish-green in daylight, to purple-red colour in incandescent light. Pleasing oval outline and profile dome. Clean to naked eyes and to transmitted light check. The diamonds are probably of F to G colours, SI clarity.
Condition: Classic ring 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
Ring size: 5½
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2008-121093, dated 8 December 2008, stating that the 5.26 carat cat's-eye alexandrite is natural, of Orissan (Indian) origin, colour-changing from Bluish-Green (daylight) to Purple-Red (incandescent light), with no indication of treatments.