IMPORTANT UNMOUNTED BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMOND

An unmounted brilliant-cut diamond weighing 18.11 carats.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the round brilliant-cut diamond is D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry. Also accompanied by a separate letter stating that the diamond is classified as type IIa category. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the diamond has nice limpidity and charming face-up brilliance. Condition: Unmounted diamond, in excellent 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.

Accompanied by GIA reports stating that the 18.11 carat diamonds is D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; also accompanied by diamond type classification reports stating that the diamonds are determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.

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