- 1563
DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
160,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- demantoid garnet, diamond, gold
Centring on three cushion-shaped demantoid garnets together weighing approximately 10.05 carats, to shoulders decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the demantoid garnets are natural, with no indication of treatments. In our opinion, the demantoid garnets are of medium, bluish yellowish green colour, eye clean with good dispersion. Upon 10x loupe, the larger garnet in the centre have a few included crystals, not seen to naked eyes.
Condition: Karat yellow 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: 5¾
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2011-011502, dated 17 January 2011, stating that the demantoids (Andradite-Garnet) are natural, with no indication of treatments.