Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 1
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 2
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 3
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 4
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 5
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 6
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur… - photo 7

Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur…

Lot 5285
23.03.2024 16:30UTC +01:00
Classic
Starting price
€ 4 500
AuctioneerKarl-Heinz Cortrie GmbH
Event locationGermany, Hamburg
Buyer Premium23.8%
Archive
The auction is completed. No bids can be placed anymore.
Archive
ID 1174237
Lot 5285 | Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natur…
Estimate value
€ 4 500 – 20 000
Ring: unique goldsmith ring with 2 exceptionally large natural pearls "conch", 8ct!
Approx. Ø16.5mm, ring size 52, approx. 11.8g, 18k gold and platinum, very solid goldsmith's band, eye-catcher are the two exceptionally large conch natural pearls, one in pink, one in cream, both in excellent quality with smooth porcelain-like surface and recognisable flame structure, set in platinum, setting set with fine brilliant-cut diamonds, one emerald each at the transition to the ring band, like new and unworn, both the pearls and the gemstones used are of the highest quality, the stone weights are punched. The large size of the two pearls, together weighing over 8ct, is exceptionally rare and valuable. The beautiful, pastel-coloured conch pearl grows in the queen conch snail (pronounced "conk"), a large, edible sea snail. The most beautiful specimens have a wavy "flame" texture on their surface, a creamy, porcelain-like appearance and a unique shimmer. All conch beads have a unique chatoyance that resembles a flame when magnified, creating a delicate wavy pattern of lighter and darker areas on the surface of the bead. This striking, silk-like effect is caused by the formation of microcrystalline calcite fibres in concentric layers just below the surface of the pearl. In the highest quality shell pearls, this is visible to the naked eye. A combination of size, shape, colour and flame effect determines the value. Excellent pearls today cost between $4,000 and $15,000 per carat, beautiful but not necessarily perfect pearls between $2,000 and $3,000 per carat! (Source: https://www.cortrie.de/go/LJ2). ATTENTION: The hammer price includes 19% VAT, which can be invoiced! This means for buyers with delivery address outside the EU, that the hammer price is reduced by this tax. A video for this lot is available on our website.
Auction house category:Rings
Address of auction Karl-Heinz Cortrie GmbH
Süderstr. 282
20537 Hamburg
Germany
Preview
23.03.2024 16:30 – 18:30
Phone +49 (0)40 21906520
Fax +49 (0)40-219065229
Email
YP.YGLKLFQ@RGS4@
Buyer Premium 23.8
Conditions of purchaseConditions of purchase
Shipping Postal service
Courier service
pickup by yourself
Payment methods Wire Transfer
Business hoursBusiness hours
Mo 10:00 – 17:00   
Tu 10:00 – 17:00   
We 10:00 – 17:00   
Th 10:00 – 17:00   
Fr 10:00 – 17:00   
Sa closed
Su closed

Related terms

Frequently asked questions

First of all, you should register to be able to purchase at auction. After confirming your email address, enter your personal information in your user profile, such as your first name, last name, and mail address. Choose a lot from the upcoming auction and the maximum amount you want to place on it. After confirmation of your choice, we will send your application by e-mail to the appropriate auction house. If the auction house accepts a request, it will participate in the auction. You can view the current status of a bid at any time in your personal account in the "Bids" section.
Auctions are performed by auction houses and each of the auction houses describes their terms of auction. You can see the texts in the section "Auction information".
The results of the auction are published within a few days after the end of the auction. In the top menu of the site, find the tab "Auctions". Click on it and you will be on the auction catalog page, where you can easily find the category "Results". After opening it, select the desired auction from the list, enter and view the current status of the interested lot.
The information about the auction winners is confidential. The auction winner will receive a direct notification from the auction house responsible with instructions for further action: an invoice for payment and the manner in which the goods will be received.
Each of the auction houses has its own payment policy for the won lots. All auction houses accept bank transfers, most of them accept credit card payments. In the near future you will find detailed information for each case in the section "Auction information" on the page of the auction catalog and the lot.
Shipment of the won lot depends on its size. Small items can be delivered by post. Larger lots are sent by courier. Employees of the auction houses will offer you a wide range to choose from.
No. The archive serves as a reference for the study of auction prices, photographs and descriptions of works of art.