Lot 71
  • 71

A PINK DIAMOND RING, CALLEIJA

Estimate
125,000 - 145,000 AUD
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Description

the brilliant-cut pink diamond weighing 0.90 carats bezel-set in rose and white gold, flanked by two rows of graduated baguette diamonds



Accompanied by a GIA certificate No. 10037473 stating that the 0.90 carat round brilliant pink diamond is a natural fancy pink



and



Argyle Certificate No. 125694 stating that the 0.90 carat round brilliant pink diamond is colour 4PP, clarity P1



stamped 18 carat gold



John Calleija is an award-winning Australian jewellery designer.  In the 1989/99 Australian Jewellery Design Awards, he won the Grand Prix for a diamond tiara featuring white and rose gold with Argyle pink and white diamonds.



In 2000, John won the prestigious De Beers Diamonds - International Award for his creation entitled "Virtual Eros", a mask featuring 219 cut diamonds.  Winning this Award succeeded in putting John on the international jewellery map.



John has a special interest in creating designs featuring Argyle pink Diamonds and has retail outlets in Australia and Old Bond Street, London.

Condition

Overall condition good. The mount would benefit from repolishing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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