Lot 1737
- 1737
Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earclips
Estimate
2,000,000 - 2,500,000 HKD
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Description
- sapphire, diamond, white gold, yellow gold
Each suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 9.60 and 8.89 carats respectively, surrounded by cushion-shaped diamonds, surmounted by two brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 17.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to both Gübelin and SSEF reports, the sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are of saturated strong blue colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural fingerprint inclusions and feathers in one sapphire, generally not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about H to J colours, VS to SI1 clarity.
Condition: Ear clip fittings, 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
Accompanied by SSEF and Gübelin reports numbered 72485 and 13105099 / 1 and 2, dated 27 January 2014 and 21 October 2013, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.