Lot 1507
  • 1507

CAT'S-EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND DIAMOND RING

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description

  • CAT'S-EYE CHRYSOBERYL, DIAMOND, PLATINUM
Centring on an oval cabochon cat's-eye chrysoberyl weighing 9.21 carats, surrounded by tapered baguette diamonds, set to the shoulders with princess-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in platinum.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, the cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, displaying a distinct chatoyancy (cat's-eye effect). Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the cat's-eye is of medium deep, brownish green colour, showing a distinct and centred chatoyant line upder concentrated lighting. The tapered and princess-cut diamonds are E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Platinum trunky ring mount, 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.

Catalogue Note

Ring size: 10

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1001077, dated 21 January 2010, stating that the 9.21 carat cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, brownish-green colour, displays a distinct chatoyancy.