Lot 232. 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 CHF & Lot 231. Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Estimate 195,000 — 245,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.
Lot 232. 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.
Set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 8.80 carats, size 55, maker's mark for Hemmerle.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2171850889, stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity, together with a working diagram stating that the diamond may be internally flawless after minor repolishing.
Lot 231. Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Estimate 195,000 — 245,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.
Each set with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds and supporting a drop shaped natural pearl weighing 17.49 and 19.45 carats, and measuring 11.36 x 11.66 x 19.92mm and 12.15 x 12.19 x 19.77mm respectively, post and hinged back fittings.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 80411, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 16 Nov 2016, 10:30 AM