Lot 1453
- 1453
Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Estimate
800,000 - 950,000 HKD
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Description
- sapphire, diamond, white gold
Each of semi-flexible form, set with five graduated oval and cushion-shaped sapphires and a sapphire bead altogether weighing 26.52 carats, decorated by thirteen oval diamonds, anchored by two pear-shaped diamonds; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 19.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the SSEF report, the sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of heating. Please refer to the report for details. Also accompanied by eight GIA reports stating that eight oval diamonds are of D-G colours, SI1 clarity. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are of intense blue colour, under 10x loupe, the sapphires are slightly included, with some natural fissures, some may be surface reaching, not noticeable to naked eyes, good brilliance. The sapphire beads are moderately included. The two old-cut pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats are of H-I colours, SI clarity. The smaller oval and two pear-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 10.35 carats are of D-F colours, VS-SI clarity.
Condition: Interesting three dimensional design, 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 SSEF report numbered 76102, dated 2 September 2014, stating that the twelve sapphires are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. Also accompanied by eight GIA reports, stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.75 to 0.70 carat are D to G colour, SI1 clarity.