Lot 1472
  • 1472

Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earrings

Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description

  • emerald, diamond, white gold
Each suspending fringes terminated by seven emerald drops altogether weighing approximately 22.45 carats, anchored by a cushion-shaped and old mine-cut diamond weighing 5.35 and 4.99 carats respectively, embellished by marquise-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to the GIA certificates, the 4.99 carat diamond is J colour, VS1 clarity and the 5.35 carat diamond is K colour, VS2 clarity. Please refer to the report for details. The emerald drops are of transparent intense green colour, slightly to moderately included to naked eyes. Under 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions with surface abrasions and fissures, very common in emerald drops. The smaller marquise-shaped diamonds are about F-G colours, VS clarity. Condition: In mint 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 GIA reports numbered 6165499147 and 6165499148, dated 24 December 2014 and 7 December 2013 respectively, stating that the 5.35 and 4.99 carat diamonds are K and J colour, VS2 and VS1 clarity respectively.