Lot 462
  • 462

Pair of important fancy blue and fancy orangy pink diamond earrings

Estimate
1,920,000 - 2,880,000 CHF
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Description

  • Diamonds, gold, platinum
Each set with a pear-shaped fancy blue and fancy orangy pink diamond weighing 8.85 and 8.79 carats respectively, post and hinged back fittings

Condition

Accompanied by GIA report no. 13688407, dated 23 September 2004, and no. 12996469, dated 25 November 2003, stating that the pear-shaped diamonds weighing 8.85 and 8.79 carats and measuring 18.50 x 11.25 x 6.55mm and 18.63 x 11.28 x 6.43mm, are Fancy Blue and Fancy Orangy Pink, Natural Colour, VS2 and VVS2 Clarity, respectively. Please note that the certificates are dated 2003 and 2004 and might require an update. One earring stamped Pt 950 for platinum, the other one stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in pink gold. For further details on the diamonds, please refer to the GIA reports. Little signs of wear to the metal, in excellent condition. Total gross weight approximately 8 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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