Lot 1560
  • 1560

PAIR OF DIAMOND, RUBY AND ROCK CRYSTAL PENDENT EARRINGS, WALLACE CHAN

Estimate
350,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description

  • titanium, diamond, ruby, rock crystal
Each centring on an oscillating pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.73 and 0.75 carat respectively, amid a stylised background set with a rock crystal, decorated by diamonds of colourless and yellow hues, highlighted by circular-cut rubies extending to the surmount, the diamonds and rubies altogether weighing approximately 5.30 and 11.10 carats respectively, mounted in titanium, signed.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, two larger pear-shaped diamonds are well-matching, of F colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, other oval coloured diamonds are of various hues, including medium to strong yellow, deep yellow and medium light greyish yellowish green colours, VS to SI1 clarity. Other tiny round diamonds are about H to I colours, VS clarity. Rubies are of matching, strong purplish red colour, eye clean. Two carved rock crystals are colourless and very clean. Signed "Wallace Chan" on both earrings. Condition: Titanium earring mounts, nice workmanship gives very good movement to the ear-pendants in all directions, overall 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 17122824 and 17413790, dated 28 April 2008 and 14 July 2008 respectively, stating that the 0.73 and 0.75 carat diamonds are F colour, Internally Flawless clarity.