- 1861
YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- yellow sapphire, platinum, gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire weighing 22.67 carats, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed Donna Vock.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the yellow sapphire is natural, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the yellow sapphire is of medium golden yellow face-up colour, very clean to naked eyes and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there is only a minor fingerprint, otherwise clean. Diamonds are about E to F colours, VS clarity. Signed Donna Vock to the back.
Condition: Platinum and karat gold 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
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 16203056, dated 21 January 2008, stating that the 22.67 carat yellow sapphire is natural, with no indication of heating.