Lot 338
- 338
Pair of Gold and Sapphire Earrings
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- gold, sapphire
The tops set with one round blue sapphire and one round yellow sapphire, suspending one pear-shaped yellow sapphire weighing approximately 3.60 carats and one pear-shaped blue sapphire weighing approximately 3.40 carats.
Condition
In good condition with light scratching to the gold, commensurate with wear. The blue sapphires display a medium violetish blue color, transparent and are lightly included. The yellow sapphires are a medium-deep very slightly orangy yellow, transparent and eye-clean to lightly included. Length approximately 3/4 inch. Accompanied by GRS report no. GRS2013-068527 stating that the step-cut pear-shaped sapphires are of Sri Lankan origin, with indications 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 GRS report no. GRS2013-068527 stating that the step-cut pear-shaped sapphires are of Sri Lankan origin, with indications of heating.