- 1691
'PADPARADSCHA' SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, CARVIN FRENCH
Estimate
430,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 'PADPARADSCHA' SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND, PLATINUM
Centring on an oval padparadscha sapphire weighing 6.12 carats, to a stylised mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, mounted in platinum, signed.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, the padparadscha sapphire is natural, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the padparadshca is of medium, intense slightly orangy pink colour, clean to both naked eyes and loupe check, lively stone. Diamonds are F to G colours, VS clarity. Signed to the shank.
Condition: Platinum 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 Gübelin report numbered 0002217, dated 23 February 2000, stating that the 6.12 carat padparadscha sapphire is natural, with non indications of thermal enhancement.