Lot 272
  • 272

Fancy yellow diamond ring, 'Yellow Lily' from the 'Marie de Medicis' collection, Mellerio dits Meller

Estimate
77,000 - 145,000 CHF
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Description

  • Mellerio dits Meller
  • gold, diamonds
The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant fancy yellow diamond weighing 9.74 carats, set between two lily motifs, each embellished with a triangular and brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds, size 521/2, signed Mellerio, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case by Mellerio dits Meller.

Condition

Accompanied by GIA report no. 1152555235, stating that the diamond weighing 9.74 carats and measuring 13.03 x 11.57 x 7.31 mm, is Fancy Yellow, Natural Colour, Internally Flawless. Band signed Mellerio, French maker's mark, numbered 42764. Stamped with French assay mark and 750 for 18 carat gold. For further information on the central diamond, please refer to the SSEF report. Two triangular diamonds stated to weigh a total of 0.42 carat; remaining brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 0.91 carat, on average G-I colour, as graded in the mounting. Very minor signs of wear to the metal. Condition as new. Gross weight approximately 13 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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