- 1789
SPESSARTITE GARNET, RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
65,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description
- SPESSARTITE GARNET, DIAMOND, RUBY, GOLD
Centring on a heart-shaped spessartite garnet weighing approximately 13.45 carats, to a heart-shaped mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted by circular-cut ruby-set edges, embellished by a pear-shaped diamond, the diamonds and rubies together weighing approximately 1.65 and 2.00 carats respectively, 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 deep, reddish orange colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there is a natural fingerprint close to one lobe and minor surface scratches or abrasions on the crown, not noticeable. Rubies are strong purplish red colour, eye clean. Pear-shaped diamond weighs approximately 0.25 carat is about H to I colours, VS clarity. Other tiny round diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: This spessertine garnet ring is offered without reserve. Karat white 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 GRS2011-081329, dated 12 August 2011, stating that the 13.45 carat Spessartite (-Garnet) is natural, with no indication of thermal treatment.