Lot 1703
- 1703
Diamond Ring, Cartier
Estimate
630,000 - 750,000 HKD
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Description
- Diamond, Platinum
Set with a cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 10.63 carats, flanked on each side by a trilliant-cut diamond, mounted in platinium, signed.
Provenance
New York Jewels, Christie's New York, 15 June 2010, Lot 48
Magnificent Jewels, Christie's Geneva, 19 November 2003, Lot 268
The Elton John Collection Jewellery, Sotheby's London, 14 December 1993, Lot 89
Magnificent Jewels, Christie's Geneva, 19 November 2003, Lot 268
The Elton John Collection Jewellery, Sotheby's London, 14 December 1993, Lot 89
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the GIA report, the centre diamond is L Colour, VS1 Clarity. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the diamond has very good face-up brilliance. The two trilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, about J colour, VS to SI1 clarity. Signed.
Condition: Platinum ring mount, shows signs of normal wear and re-sizing solder marks, otherwise in very good overall 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 6185140845, dated 8 September 2014, stating that the 10.63 carat diamond is L Colour, VS1 Clarity. Also accompanied by a picture of Elton John wearing the ring, and a signed box.