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Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, ruby, diamond
Set with a cushion-cut diamond weighing 5.70 carats and a cushion-cut ruby weighing 10.28 carats, the mounting decorated with old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, size 6ΒΌ; circa 1915.
Condition
In good condition, with minor wear to the mounting commensurate with age. Evidence of sizing. The ruby is a medium-deep purplish red, moderately included with several surface-reaching inclusions including one extending from the crown to the pavillion at one corner. There are several surface reaching fractures, including one on the underside of the stone that runs the length of the ruby. The smaller diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity. Intricately detailed work to the mounting. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155606678 stating that the diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 56435 stating that the ruby of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
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 GIA report no. 2155606678 stating that the diamond is E color, VS1 clarity.
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 56435 stating that the ruby of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.