ID 959525
Lot 254 | IMPRESSIVE DIAMOND RING
Estimate value
CHF 1 800 000 – 2 800 000
Emerald-cut diamonds of 47.58, 1.30, 1.30, 1.01. 1.01, 0.91 and 0.90 carats, rectangular-shaped diamonds, platinum
GIA, 2023, report no. 8355379: 47.58 carats, G colour, VS1 clarity, faint fluorescence, Type IIa
6 GIA reports, 2013-2014: 1.30 to 0.90 carats, D to E colour, VVS1 to VVS2 clarity
Size/Dimensions: US ring size 5 3/4
Gross weight: 26.8 grams
Provenance
Diamond originally acquired at Asscher in 1968
Re-cut from 50.72 to 47.58 carats by Harry Winston in 1971
Set together with an emerald (lot 252) in a pair of earrings (lot 366 of The World of Heidi Horten's Online sale 22537) by Bulgari in 1993
Redesigned by Harry Winston in 2001
Special notice
This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’
Post lot text
Please note that the reports for the smaller diamonds are over five years old and may require updates.
SHOULD YOU WISH TO BID ON THIS LOT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A HIGH VALUE PADDLE.
Medium: | Diamonds, Precious stones |
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Auction house category: | Rings |
Medium: | Diamonds, Precious stones |
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Auction house category: | Rings |
Address of auction |
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