A unique 10.02 carats Type IIa pear-shaped diamond, 2.66 carats pear-shaped diamond and hexagonal-shaped fancy purplish red diamond pendant necklace, by Nirav Modi. Estimate HK$15,000,000 – HK$25,000,000 ($2,000,000-3,200,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.
Set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 10.02 carats, suspended from a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.66 carats, spaced by a hexagonal-shaped fancy purplish red diamond weighing 1.03 carats, joined to the neckchain set with navette-shaped brilliant-cut diamond links assembled by combining two calibré-cut crescent-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, 41.6 cm long. With maker's mark for Nirav Modi
Accompanied by report no. 5131530964 dated 20 June 2011 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 10.02 carat diamond is D colour, internally flawless clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry
Also accompanied by a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating the 10.02 carat diamond has been determined to be type IIa. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa
Report no. 2111346257 dated 27 July 2011 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 2.66 carat diamond is D colour, internally flawless clarity
Report no. 1112824574 dated 24 March 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.03 carat diamond is fancy purplish red, natural colour, I2 clarity
Please note that two certificates are more than 3 years old and one certificate is more than 5 years old and might require an update
Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 2 June 2015, Hong Kong