Lot 1974
- 1974
PINK SAPPHIRE, PURPLE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- pink sapphier, purple sapphire, diamond and gold
Of floral design, centring on an oval pink sapphire weighing 7.71 carats, decorated on each side with clusters of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds and pear-shaped purple sapphires, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered ML3488.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the pink sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indication of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the pink sapphire is of vivid purple pink colour, very clean to both naked eyes and loupe check. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, of E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Purple sapphires are of deep, strong purple hue, very clean to naked eyes. Signed and numbered to the shank, with French assay marks.
Condition: Very fine karat white gold ring mount, 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
Ring size: 5
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1126308491, dated 1 July 2010, stating that the 7.71 carat pink sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by a signed box.