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ALEXANDRITE, FANCY INTENSE PURPLISH PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
1,900,000 - 2,200,000 HKD
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Description
- ALEXANDRITE, DIAMOND, PLATINUM
Centring on an oval alexandrite weighing 10.01 carats, encircled by rose-cut diamonds highlighted by brilliant-cut fancy intense purplish pink diamonds, edged and decorated to the shoulders with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds and pink diamonds together weighing approximately 4.71 carats, mounted in platinum.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, the alexandrite is natural, of Brazilian origin, displaying pronounced colour-change. Appendix states that this alexandrite possesses a very high clarity and exceptional colour-change effect, very rare quality for Brazilian alexandrite of over 10-carat size. Please refer to the report and appendix for details. In our opinion, the alexandrite appears bluish green in daylight and red-purple in incandescent light, extremely clean. All pink diamonds are certified. According to GIA reports, all pink diamonds are natural, Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour, VS to SI clarity in our opinion. Other colourless diamonds are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity.
Condition: Very fine platinum ring mount, in very good 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: 6
Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0309536, dated 8 October 2003, stating that the 10.01 carat alexandrite is natural, of Brazilian origin, displays a pronounced colour-change effect; also accompanied by an appendix stating that this alexandrite possesses a very high degree of transparency, combined with a very strong colour-change effect, from bluish green when viewed in daylight to reddish-purple upon exposure to incandescent light, the combination of high clarity and exceptional colour-change effect in Brazilian alexandrite of this size is rare; also accompanied by eight GIA reports stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.10 to 0.11 carats are natural, Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour.