Lot 1835
- 1835
Fire Opal, Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Estimate
120,000 - 160,000 HKD
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Description
- fire opal, diamond, emerlad, platinum
Centring on a fire opal of reddish orange colour weighing 21.47 carats, to a surround set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, highlighted by five marquise-shaped emeralds, mounted in platinum, accompanied by a platinum link-chain, length approximately 480mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the fire opal is natural, of Mexico origin, with no indications of heating, of "Rainbow" colour. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the fire opal is of strong reddish orange body colour, with prominent yellow, green and orangy-red and blue play-of-colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity. Emeralds are of medium intense green colour, with natural inclusions upon loupe check, eye clean.
Condition: This pendant is offered without reserve. Platinum mount, with signs of wear to the metal, overall 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 GRS report numbered GRS2014-069197, dated 1 July 2014, stating that the 21.47 carat fire opal is natural, of Mexican origin, with no indication of treatments.