- 1661
EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,400,000 HKD
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Description
- emerald,diamond,gold
Set with a circular-cut emerald weighing 7.81 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, with retractable pendant fitting.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to AGL report, the emerald is natural of Colombian origin, with indications of insignificant to faint clarity enhancement. Also accompanied by SSEF report, the emerald is from Colombia, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the emerald is of brilliant, intense green colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are some internal feathers and a tiny surface-reaching fissure close to the girdle, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds in the surround are about J to K colours, VS clarity. Two retractable loops on the back.
Condition: Karat yellow gold mount, in 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 SSEF report numbered 62217, dated 20 February 2012, stating that the 7.81 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity modification. Also accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 46487, dated 17 January 2012, stating that the 7.90 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with insignificant to faint degree of clarity enhancement.