- 1811
DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- demantoid garnet, diamond, platinum
The ring centring on a circular-cut demantoid garnet weighing 2.32 carats, flanked by cluster of brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each suspending a circular-cut demantoid garnet weighing 1.15 and 1.03 carats respectively, surmounted by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, all three circular-cut demantoid garnets are natural, of Ural (Russia) origin. The larger stone on ring and one smaller stone on earrings have no indications of thermal treatment. The other small stone on earrings has been heated. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the demantoid garnet on ring is of vivid, yellowish green colour with visible dispersion, eye clean and lively. The other two demantoid garnets on earrings are of similar quality, but one stone is of slightly darker tone than the other. Upon 10x loupe, there are typical horse-tail inclusions in the demantoids, particularly noticeable in the ring and one stone in earrings. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Platinum mounts, overall 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: 5
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2011-111285, dated 23 November 2011, stating that the 2.32 carat demantoid (Andradite-Garnet) is natural, of Russian (Ural) origin, with no indication of heat treatment; also accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2011-111286, dated 23 November 2011, stating that the 1.15 and 1.03 carat demantoid (Andradite-Garnet) is natural, of Russian (Ural) origin, the 1.15 carat garnet with indication of heat treatment and the 1.03 carat garnet with no indication of heat treatment.