DIAMOND RING

Simply set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 11.98 carats, flanked on each side by a tapered baguette diamond, mounted in platinum.

Formerly from the personal collection of Marie Vergottis, who was born in 1914 and was married to George R Vergottis, a well-known Greek shipowner and philanthropist. Throughout her life, Marie had great passion for arts, especially literature and music. After the death of her husband in 1965, she established the George and Marie Vergottis Foundation in Cephalonia, Greece, awarding scholarships to gifted students and promoting the study of history, archaeology, art, economy, geology, seismology and medicine. Previously sold in Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale in year 2000, lot 122.

 

Colour and Clarity: According to both GIA and Gübelin certificates, the emerald-cut diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity. Appendix states that the diamond is of Type IIa category. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, this diamond is distinctly transparent and watery colourless, typical characteristics of type IIa diamond. Two tapered diamonds are about E to F colours, VS clarity. Condition: This ring comes from the collection of a famous Greek lady, Marie Vergottis, and was previously in Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale in year 2000. Platinum ring mount, has signs of wear and scratches to the mount, otherwise in 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.

Ring size: 7

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 10926352, and Gübelin report numbered 0001039, stating that the 11.98 carat diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity; also accompanied by Gübelin appendix stating that the diamond possesses a purity of colour and degree of transparency which are particular to the finest of natural Type IIa diamonds.