- 1790
Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Demi-Parure
Estimate
500,000 - 550,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- chrysoberyl, diamond, black diamond, tsavorite garnet, gold
Comprising: a bracelet set with numerous cat's-eye chrysoberyl, interspersed by foliate motifs set with circular-cut tsavorite garnets and diamonds; and pair of earclips and a ring en suite; the cat's-eye chrysoberyls, tsavorite garnets and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 128.60, 7.85 and 6.60 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 170mm. (3) Ring size: 6ΒΌ
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, the cat's-eye chrysoberyls, based on random testing, are natural. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the cat's-eye chrysoberyls are generally matching, of medium intense greenish yellow colour, with prominent chatoyancy (cat's-eye effect) under spot lighting. Under 10x loupe, some cat's-eye chrysoberyls have tiny pits or abrasions on cabochon surface, not seen to naked eyes, otherwise quite clean. Tsavorite garnets are of medium to intense grass green colour, eye clean and lively. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white and yellow gold mounts, all 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 three GIA reports numbered 2204693591, 6205693741 and 7202693817, stating that ten cat's-eye chrysoberyls randomly selected for testing are natural.