Lot 1710
- 1710
Melo-pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet and Diamond 'Flower' Brooch
Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- melo pearl, diamond, garnet, coloured sapphire, gold
The flower brooch centring on a melo-pearl weighing 100.92 carats, the petals set with yellow sapphires, and leaf set with green garnets, enhanced by circular-cut diamonds, the yellow sapphires and garnets together weighing approximately 6.40 and 1.05 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow, white and blackened gold.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the melo pearl is natural, saltwater pearl. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the melo pearl is round to naked eyes, of medium light yellow-orange colour, with prominent surface flame pattern, porcelain lustre, undrilled. Yellow sapphires on the petals are about medium to intense yellow colour, eye clean and lively. Tsavorite garnets are intense grass green colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about H to I colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white, yellow and blackened gold mount, 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 GIA report numbered 15770455, dated 13 March 2007, stating that the 100.92 carat melo-pearl is natural saltwater pearl.
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.