Lot 1454
  • 1454

SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, CHAUMET; AND DIAMOND 'FLOWER BASKET' BROOCH

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description

  • Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, gold
The ring centring on a cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 4.80 carats, to a dome-shaped mount set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, embellished by cabochon rubies and sapphires, signed Chaumet London; the brooch modelled as a flower basket, set with circular-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats; mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. (2) Ring size: 4ΒΌ

Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the sapphire is of light to medium blue colour, highly translucent, under 10x loupe, there is a fingerprint inclusion and surface reaching feather. The smaller cabochon rubies are of intense purplish red colour and sapphires of medium blue colour, similar inclusions. The diamonds are about J-K colours, VS-SI clarity. The diamonds on the brooch are about I-K colours, VS-SI clarity. Signed Italy. Condition: Ring shows scratches and wear to the mount consistent with you, slightly bent to an oval shape. Brooch with minor signs of wear. 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.