Lot 1655
- 1655
Peridot, Gem-set and Diamond 'Bird' Brooch
Estimate
180,000 - 230,000 HKD
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Description
- peridot, sapphire, amethyst, diamond, gold
Whimsically designed as two birds, set with two circular-cut peridots weighing 30.23 and 29.07 carats respectively, the body pavé-set with sapphires, amethysts and diamonds, accented by emerald-set eye, resting on a tree branch set with oval and pear-shaped diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.10 and 1.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, with pendant loop fitting.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the peridot is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the peridots are of a medium deep slightly yellowish green colour, eye-clean and lively, with a few natural inclusions visible under 10x loupe, and few surface nicks. The mount set with amethysts of medium light to medium purple colour, sapphires of medium light to medium violetish blue colour, lightly to slightly included, the diamonds are about G-H colours, VS-SI clarity.
Condition: Whimsical design, 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 GRS2014-078144 and GRS2014-078145, dated 4 July 2014, stating that the 30.23 and 29.07 carat peridots are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.