- 1683
SPESSARTITE GARNET AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
200,000 - 260,000 HKD
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Description
- spessertite garnet, diamond, gold
Centring on an oval spessartite garnet weighing 10.23 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the spessertine garnet is natural, with no indication of treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spessertine garnet is of slightly deep, yellowish orange colour, very clean to naked eyes and lively. Upon loupe check, there is only a few minute fingerprints, not noticeable. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: 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: 6
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2011-040521T, dated 6 May 2011, stating that the 10.23 carat spessartite ("Mandarin" Garnet) is natural, with no indication of treatments.