Lot 1732
  • 1732

PAIR OF PURPLISH-PINK SAPPHIRE, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'PEACOCK' PENDENT EARRINGS

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

  • sapphire,coloured gems,diamond,gold
Each modelled as a whimsical peacock, set with an oval pink sapphire weighing 2.66 and 3.22 carats respectively, suspending on cascading fringes set with pear-shaped pink sapphires and tanzanites, decorated by circular-cut tsavorite garnets and diamonds, the gemstones and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 3.55 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the pink sapphires are natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pink sapphires are medium strong, purplish pink colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural crystal and needle inclusions, not noticeable to naked eyes. Tsavorite garnets are intense yellowish green, pink sapphires are medium soft purplish pink, and tanzanites are medium light blue-violet colour, all are eye clean. Diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2012-073114, dated 10 July 2012, stating that the sapphires are natural, purplish-pink colour with no indication of heating.