- 1686
SPESSARTITE GARNET AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- spessartite garnet, diamond, gold
Centring on an oval spessertite garnet weighing 7.63 carats, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds within a frame set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the spessertine garnet is natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spessertine garnet is of strong orange colour, very clean to naked eyes and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there is only a minor fingerprint, not noticeable. Rose-cut diamonds are about H to I colours, and other tiny diamonds are about J to K colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat gold ring mount, in mint 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 GRS2011-111814, dated 9 November 2011, stating that the 7.63 carat spessartite ("Mandarin" Garnet) is natural, with no indication of treatments.