Lot 1732
- 1732
Cat’s-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Estimate
1,600,000 - 1,800,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- chrysoberyl, gold, diamond
Centring on a cat's-eye chrysoberyl weighing 28.27 carats, surrounded by oval diamonds, the shoulders set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Ring size: 6
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, of Ceylon origin, with no indication of treatments. GRS special comment states that this cat's-eye chrysoberyl has a "rare combination of size, excellent color and well-established cat's-eye effect". Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the cat's-eye chrysoberyl is translucent, of medium intense, brownish greenish-yellow colour, with centred and distinct chatoyancy (cat's-eye effect) under spot lighting. Upon 10x loupe, . Diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity.
Condition: Karat white gold ring 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 GRS report numbered GRS2013-090745, dated 6 September 2013, stating that the 28.27 carat cat's-eye chrysoberyl is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of treatments.