- 1669
RED SPINEL, PINK SAPPHIRE, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND RING, WALLACE CHAN
Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- titanium, red spinel, amethyst, pink sapphire, diamond
Centring on a cushion-shaped red spinel weighing 9.43 carats, to a stylised mount decorated with cabochon pink sapphires together weighing approximately 3.75 carats, supported by an oval amethyst, highlighted by brilliantcut diamonds extending to the shank, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.05 carats, mounted in titanium, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the red spinel is of Burmese origin, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spinel is of medium deep, vivid red colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are a few tiny crystal inclusions, which are very common to natural gemstone. Two tiny nicks on the crown under loupe check, one on girdle and the other close to table, both are not seen to naked eyes. Cabochon pink sapphires are of light purple-pink colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about H to I colours, VVS to VS clarity. Carved amethyst weighing approximately 32.0 carats, is medium purple colour, very clean. Signed "Wallace Chan" to the shank.
Condition: Titanium mount, very fine craftsmanship, 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: 5½
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-051637, dated 24 May 2010, stating that the 9.43 carat spinel is natural, Vivid Red colour, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of treatments.