Lot 1764
- 1764
Impressive Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Estimate
28,000,000 - 33,000,000 HKD
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Description
- yellow diamond, diamond, platinum, gold
Of toi et moi design, set with a cushion-shaped fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 30.13 carats and a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 25.13 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 6½
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, both diamonds are natural. One is Fancy Intense Yellow colour, VS1 clarity; the other colourless diamond is of E colour, VVS1 clarity, with separate letter stating that this diamond is of type IIa category. Please refer to the reports and letter for details. In our opinion, the yellow diamond shows a noticeable medium intense yellow face-up colour, against an open-back setting, nice brilliance. The other cushion diamond also shows charming face-up brilliance.
Condition: Impressive look, the ring is 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 GIA report numbered 2155483892, dated 28 February 2014, stating that the 30.13 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Intense Yellow colour, VS1 clarity. Also accompanied by GIA report numbered 1166084445, dated 6 June 2014, stating that the 25.13 carat diamond is E colour, VVS1 clarity; further accompanied by diamond type classification report stating that the diamond is determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.