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SPESSARTITE GARNET AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- spessartite garnet, diamond and gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped spessartite garnet weighing 20.32 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the spessertine garnet is natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the garnet is of vivid orange colour, very clean to both naked eyes and loupe check, lively stone with good brilliance. Two cushion diamonds together weighing approximately 1.45 carats, are about J to K colours, VS clarity. Other tiny diamonds are about I to J colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Classic karat gold prong-set 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: 5ΒΌ
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-063328, dated 30 June 2010, stating that the 20.32 carat spessartite garnet is natural, Vivid Orange-Yellow colour, with no indication of treatment.