- 1855
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Estimate
5,800,000 - 6,800,000 HKD
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Description
- ruby, diamond, white gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 5.15 carats, to surround set with six triangular-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 7.65 carats, the shoulders embellished by circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin and GRS reports, the ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the ruby is of bright, strong red colour, clean to naked eyes. Under 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions, and a tiny chips with fissure lines close to a prong, not seen to naked eyes and very common in natural ruby. The trillion diamonds in the surround are about I colour, VS2 to SI clarity. Other tiny diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold ring mount, 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.
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 Gübelin and GRS reports numbered 14071133 and GRS2013-068917, dated 6 August 2014 and 28 June 2013 respectively, stating that the 5.15 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, vivid red (GRS type "pigeon's blood"), with no indications of heating.