RARE AND IMPORTANT FANCY VIVID PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING

Centring on a pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 5.03 carats, flanked on each side by a shield-shaped diamond together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the pear-shaped diamond is natural, of Fancy Vivid Pink colour, VS2 clarity. Also accompanied by a Stephen C. Hofer's letter, stating that this is "the purest five-carat Fancy Vivid pink, pear shape diamond" he has ever examined as of 2008. Please refer to the report and letter for details. In our opinion, the vivid pink diamond shows a prominent, pure pink face-up colour, nice brilliance. Two colourless diamonds are about D to E colours, VS clarity. Condition: Platinum and karat white gold 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.

Ring size: 5¾

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 17155372, dated 18 April 2008, stating that the 5.03 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Pink colour, VS2 clarity; also accompanied by Stephen C. Hofer letter, stating that "The 5.03 carat Fancy Vivid pink diamond, is one of the most beautiful, rare, and important natural pink diamonds in the world."

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