Lot 1849. 8.04 and 7.98 carats Colombian Emerald and Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow Diamond Ring. Estimate 4,000,000 — 5,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,880,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

Set with two octagonal-shaped emeralds weighing 8.04 and 7.98 carats respectively, flanked on each side by a pear-shaped fancy vivid orangy yellow diamond weighing 0.51 and 0.49 carat respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 6½

Accompanied by two SSEF reports numbered 75960 and 75961, both dated 20 August 2014, stating that the 8.04 and 7.98 carat emeralds are natural, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity modification. Also accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 6127360148 and 2121360151, both dated 19 July 2010, stating that the 0.51 and 0.49 carat diamonds are natural, Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow colour.