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MAGNIFICENT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE, JAMES de GIVENCHY FOR TAFFIN
Estimate
23,000,000 - 28,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
Suspending a heart-shaped diamond weighing 28.28 carats, within stylised loop surrounds pavé-set with single-cut diamonds, strung on a grey cord embellished by similarly-set loops, terminated to the back with diamond-set terminals, the pendant suspending a fringe of seed pearl tassels measuring approximately 1.53 to 2.83 mm, surmounted by a cap set with inverted circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 350 to 780 mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the heart-shaped diamond is of D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry. Also accompanied by a classification report stating that the diamond is of Type IIa. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the diamond has a perfect outline and excellent brilliance. Other small diamonds are probably of E to F colours, VS clarity. The seed pearls on tassel are round to off-round, cream white colour, good lustre, with rosé overtone. Signed "Taffin" and numbered to the back.
Condition: Very stylish design, the necklace is 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 GIA report numbered 2105502903, dated 29 January 2009, stating that the 28.28 carat diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry; also accompanied by an additional grading report stating that this diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond, Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.