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Diamond brooch, Harry Winston
Estimate
96,000 - 145,000 CHF
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Description
- Harry Winston
- Diamonds, platinum
Of cascade design, set with marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, signed Winston, maker's mark for Jacques Timey.
Condition
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Harry Winston and fourteen photocopies of HRD reports:
no. 251101, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.00 carat and measuring 8.34 x 5.73 x 3.46mm, is E Colour, SI2 Clarity;
no. 251094, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.04 carats and measuring 8.60 x 5.55 x 3.59mm, is E Colour, VS1Clarity;
no. 251100, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.10 carats and measuring 8.68 x 5.68 x 3.63mm, is E Colour, VVS2 Clarity;
no. 251099, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.11 carats and measuring 8.31 x 6.03 x 3.62mm, is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity;
no. 251124, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.12 carats and measuring 9.20 x 6.09 x 3.31mm, is E Colour, VS1 Clarity;
no. 251093, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.21 carats and measuring 8.65 x 6.00 x 3.81mm, is F Colour, VS1 Clarity;
no. 251135, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.22 carats and measuring 8.66 x 6.29 x 3.72mm, is E Colour, VVS2 Clarity;
no. 251134, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.24 carats and measuring 8.75 x 6.22 x 3.70mm, is D Colour, VS1 Clarity, together with a working diagram stating that the diamond is improvable;
no. 251121, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.26 carats and measuring 8.27 x 6.06 x 3.85mm, is E Colour, VS1 Clarity;
no. 251123, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.58 carats and measuring 9.62 x 6.72 x 4.12mm, is D Colour, SI2 Clarity;
no. 251096, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.59 carats and measuring 10.44 x 6.58 x 3.95mm, is F Colour, VVS1 Clarity;
no. 251098, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.71 carats and measuring 9.84 x 6.61 x 4.18mm, is E Colour, VVS1 Clarity, together with a working diagram stating that the diamond may be internally flawless after minor repolishing;
no. 251122, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.00 carats and measuring 10.84 x 7.67 x 4.22mm, is D Colour, loupe-clean;
no. 251118, dated 22 October 1990, stating that the pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.90 carats and measuring 11.37 x 8.92 x 4.83mm, is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity, together with a working diagram stating that the diamond is improvable.
Please note that the certificates are dated 1990 and might require an update.
Signed Winston, maker's mark for Jacques Timey, stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 28.00 - 30.00 carats, on average D-F colour, VVS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 34 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."