Highly Important Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring

The emerald-cut emerald weighing 36.53 carats, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, size 6¼, numbered 30315, with French workshop mark.

In good condition, with some minor wear to the shank, which is slightly out-of-round. The vividly saturated emerald is a medium deep very slightly bluish green, slightly included, with some minor characteristic inclusions visible under direct light. As noted in the AGL Jewel Folio, "such clarity in an emerald exceeding 35 cts in size is very rare." The two triangular diamonds are approximately E-F color, SI clarity. With an indistinct French workshop mark, as well as a WR stamped on the inside of the shank. A truly magnificent ring. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 47386-1 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Together with an AGL Jewel Folio. Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 12015018 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145698771 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indcations of clarity enhancement. Together with a GIA Monograph.
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.

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 47386-1 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Together with an AGL Jewel Folio.

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 12015018 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145698771 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indcations of clarity enhancement. Together with a GIA Monograph.

For millennia, emeralds have been one of the most admired and sought after gemstones in the world. Though they adorned Egyptian pharaohs and Roman emperors, emeralds achieved an exalted status when they returned to Europe in the 16^th Century on the boats of the Spanish Conquistadors from what is now South America. Since that time, emeralds have maintained their status as an exalted gem.

 Though mined all around the world, the finest emeralds come from Colombia, specifically from the Muzo mining area. With a rich, vibrant slightly bluish-green hue, the El Dorado emerald, graded as of Classic Colombian origin by the American Gemological Laboratories, an origin corroborated by the Gemological Institute of America and the Gubelin Gemlab, is a prime example of the finest emerald material.

 In addition to its exceptional color, the El Dorado emerald is unenhanced. Since they were first discovered, emeralds have been treated with oils and resins to minimize the appearance of naturally occurring inclusions. Any emeralds that have not been treated are scarce; those that are as inclusion-free as the El Dorado are exceedingly rare.

 An emerald that combines such extraordinary size, color and clarity, without any kind of enhancement is truly a special stone.