Lot 1861
  • 1861

Impressive Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Harry Winston

Estimate
5,500,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
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Description

  • Harry Winston
  • emerald, diamond, platinum, gold
Designed as a tapered row of step-cut emeralds weighing approximately 40.00 carats in total, spaced by marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 30.00 carats in total, mounted in platinum, 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed HW, with maker's mark for Jacques Timey, length approximately 160mm.

Condition

Please note that lot 1861 is signed by Harry Winston, and was featured in "Harry Winston : the Ultimate Jeweler" by Laurence S Krashes, page 208. Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 83470, dated 7 January, 2016, stating that the 11 emeralds are all natural, or Colombian origin, 7 of the emeralds have indications of minor clarity enhancement and 4 of the emeralds have indications of moderate clarity enhancement. Also accompanied by three GIA reports all dated September 26, 2016: numbered 2175900844, stating that the 5.09ct marquise brilliant diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity, numbered 6173900920, stating that the 3.73ct marquise brilliant diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity numbered 6177900917, stating that the 3.49ct marquise brilliant diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity For further details, please refer to the reports. Signed HW with maker's mark for Jacques Timey. Stamped PT950 and OR 750 for platinum and white and yellow gold mounting. Emeralds, estimated to weigh approximately 40 carats in total are on average medium green with strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, nicks and chips, when viewed under 10X magnfication. Diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 30 carats in total are on average D to F colour, mostly VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. Metal overall in very good condition. Please note that Sotheby's is not responsible for the accuracy of gem weights provided by gemmological laboratories. Case stamped HW.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 83470, dated 7 January 2016, stating that the emeralds are natural, of Colombian origin, with indications of minor to moderate clarity modification. Also accompanied by three GIA reports numbered 2175900844, 6173900920 and 6177900917, all dated 26 September 2016, stating that three diamonds weighing 5.09, 3.73 and 3.49 carats are F, E and D Colour, VVS2, VVS2 and VS1 Clarity respectively.