Lot 1713
- 1713
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- sapphire, diamond, gold
Centring on a cushion-shaped step-cut sapphire weighing approximately 23.20 carats, flanked on each side by baguette and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 14 karat white gold. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Gubelin and GRS reports, the sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of a pleasant medium soft blue colour with a tinge of lavender. There are some minor silk inclusions on one side and a dark inclusion on one corner and fingerprint inclusions noticeable only under 10x loupe.
Condition: 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 13037004 and GRS2012-111418, dated 7 March 2013 and 27 November 2012 respectively, stating that the sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, GRS-type 'cornflower blue', with no indications of heating. Sapphires which have not been heated are scarce.