Lot 423
- 423
Pair of Platinum, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earclips, Oscar Heyman & Brothers
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Oscar Heyman & Brothers
- platinum, pink sapphire, diamond
Centered by two oval-cut pink sapphires weighing 10.22 and 9.87 carats, numbered 704344, with maker's marks for Oscar Heyman & Brothers; together with enhancers which convert the earclips into pendants, set with 26 round diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, numbered 150940, with maker's marks for Oscar Heyman & Brothers. Illustrated with the enhancers attached.
Condition
In good condition. The diamonds are approximately E-G color, VVS-VS clarity. The sapphires are a rich, slightly purplish pink, and are slightly to moderately included. One stone is more included than the other and exhibits a band of color zoning diagonally across the stone which is only noticeable with magnification. Both stones show very minor abrading to the facet junctions visible only under magnification. According to a sketch provided by Oscar Heyman & Brothers, the earclips were originally designed to be worn as pendants suspended from Lot 430. Accompanied by two AGL reports: No. CS 51939 stating that the 10.22 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heating and no. CS 52091 stating that the 9.87 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with indication of heating.
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 two AGL reports:
No. CS 51939 stating that the 10.22 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heating.
No. CS 52091 stating that the 9.87 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with indication of heating.
No. CS 51939 stating that the 10.22 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heating.
No. CS 52091 stating that the 9.87 carat sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with indication of heating.