- 1692
PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, OPAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Estimate
160,000 - 220,000 HKD
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Description
- sapphire, opal, diamond, tsavorite garnet, gold
Of floral design, each flower head centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire altogether weighing approximately 10.00 carats, highlighted by three jelly opal petals altogether weighing approximately 17.20 carats, embellished by leaves set with circular-cut diamonds, sapphires and tsavorite garnets, mounted in 18 karat blackened and white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the two principle sapphires are natural, with no indications of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are of medium, strong blue colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are fingerprint inclusions and a few tiny surface nicks or abrasions on their crown, not seen to naked eyes. Opals are highly translucent, of milky tone with visible play-of-colour. Tiny sapphires and tsavorite garnets are medium blue and intense yellowish green colour, eye clean and lively. Diamonds are about I to J colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat blackened and 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.
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 reports numbered 67032, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, one with indication of heating and one with no indication of heating.