07 janvier 2017

Important Diamond ring, Cartier

Important Diamond ring, Cartier. Sold 2,625,000 CHF at Sotheby's Geneva, 14 Nov 2007, lot 378.  Set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 22.25 carats, between tapered baguette diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier Paris, French assay and maker's marks. size 52. Accompanied by GIA report no. 16213414 stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity and additional GIA worksheet stating that the stone is Potentially Flawless after repolishing.
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07 janvier 2017

Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond ring

Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond ring. Sold 5,313,000 CHF at Sotheby's Geneva, 14 Nov 2007, lot 377A. Set with a fancy vivid blue pear-shaped diamond weighing 4.16 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, the hoop pavé-set with similar brilliant-cut stones, mounted in platinum and yellow gold, size 45. Accompanied by GIA report no. 10486260, dated 9 November 1998, stating that the 4.16 carat diamond is Fancy Vivid Blue, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity.
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07 janvier 2017

Superb and extremely rare unmounted brilliant-cut diamond weighing 84.37 carats

Superb and extremely rare unmounted brilliant-cut diamond weighing 84.37 carats. Sold 18,193,000 CHF at Sotheby's Geneva, 14 Nov 2007, lot 382. Accompanied by GIA report no. 15692749 stating that the diamond is D Colour, Flawless Clarity and that the cut, polish and symmetry are excellent.
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07 janvier 2017

Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470 - 1559), Landscape with Two Figures, 1470-1559, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470 - 1559), Landscape with Two Figures, 1470-1559, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Fan. Ink and colors on gold-flecked paper. H. 13 in x W. 24 1/4 in, H. 33 cm x W. 61.6 cm (overall). Museum purchase, C. Barry Randell Bequest Fund, B81D40 © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture