Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 07 oct. 2015, 02:00 PM
Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earclips
Lot 1732. Pair of Colombian Emerald and Type IIa Diamond Pendent Earclips. Estimate 7,000,000 — 8,500,000 HKD (804,692 — 977,126 EUR). Lot sold 7,880,000 HKD (905,853 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's.
Accompanied by GIA and Gübelin reports numbered 2125477164 and 14100277, dated 14 February and 24 October 2014, stating that the 7.27 carat diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity; also accompanied by GIA diamond type classification reports stating that the diamond is determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. The Gübelin Appendix further states that this diamond has 'a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind, seldom encountered in the gem trade today, are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of "Golconda".'
Also accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 1159725641 and 2165215858, dated 2 October 2013 and 12 June 2014 respectively, stating that the 2.01 and 1.70 carat diamond are both D colour, VVS1 and VVS2 clarity respectively. The 1.70 carat diamond with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.