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Lot 1732
  • 1732

Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earclips

Estimate
7,000,000 - 8,500,000 HKD
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Description

  • platinum, emerald and diamond
One earring suspending a pear-shaped diamond weighing 7.27 carats,  to a surmount set with a smaller pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.01 carats, linked by an emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.70 carats, the other earring of matching design set with three emeralds, the two pear-shaped emeralds weighing 10.70 and 3.43 carats respectively, mounted in platinum.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: According to both GIA and Gübelin reports, the larger pear-shaped diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Separate letter further states that this diamond is type IIa diamond. Emerald-cut diamond in the middle is D colour, VVS2 clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry. Two pear-shaped emeralds, according to AGL reports, are from Colombia, with indications of insignificant to minor clarity enhancement. Please refer to these reports for details. In our opinion, the smaller pear-shaped diamond set in the surmount is about D to E colours, VVS to VS1 clarity. The emeralds are matching, of bright intense green colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions with a few surface reaching fissures or pits close to girdle, not noticeable to naked eyes. Condition: Platinum and karat yellow gold mounts, 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.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GIA and Gübelin reports numbered 2125477164 and 14100277, dated 14 February and 24 October 2014, stating that the 7.27 carat diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity; also accompanied by GIA diamond type classification reports 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. The Gübelin Appendix further states that this diamond has 'a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind, seldom encountered in the gem trade today, are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of "Golconda".'
Also accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 1159725641 and 2165215858, dated 2 October 2013 and 12 June 2014 respectively, stating that the 2.01 and 1.70 carat diamond are both D colour, VVS1 and VVS2 clarity respectively. The 1.70 carat diamond with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Further accompanied by two AGL reports numbered CS 68237 and CS 68686, dated 16 and 19 June 2015 respectively, stating that the 10.70 and 3.43 carat emeralds are natural, of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor and insignificant clarity enhancement respectively.