- 2784
CAT'S-EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
700,000 - 850,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- chrysoberyl, diamond, gold
Centring on a cabochon cat's-eye chrysoberyl weighing 27.38 carats, to a stylised mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, with no indication of treatment, of vivid greenish-yellow colour which considered as GRS type "honey-color". Special comment stating that this cat's-eye exhibits an "extremely rare combination of size, sharp "Cat's-Eye effect", magnificent color and excellent transparency". Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the cat's-eye chrysoberyl is of medium honey colour, with a roundish outline and very pleasing thickness and profile dome. Very clean to naked eyes, and only one small feather close to the side on crown and a few very tiny crystals, otherwise the cat's-eye is very clean upon loupe check. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Conditon: Karat white gold 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: 5ΒΌ
Accompanied byGRS report numberedGRS2008-092823 (AwardNo 451), dated 26 September 2008, stating that the 27.38 carat cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, vivid greenish-yellow (GRS type "honey-color"), with no indication of treatments. Extremely rare combination of size, sharp "Cat's Eye effect",magnificent color and excellent transparency.