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A Fine Alexandrite, Diamond and Platinum Ring, Birks
Estimate:
50,000 CAD - 70,000 CAD
Sold
65,000 CAD
Timed Auction
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Description
Set with an emerald-cut alexandrite weighing 10.42 carats, accented by baguette-cut and round diamonds, to openwork shoulders, in platinum, size 6 3/4
With report 1113839 dated 13 April 2021 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating natural alexandrite. It is the opinion of the laboratory that the origin would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka). No gemological evidence of enhancements/treatments present. Clarity enhancement: none.
With report 1113839 dated 13 April 2021 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating natural alexandrite. It is the opinion of the laboratory that the origin would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka). No gemological evidence of enhancements/treatments present. Clarity enhancement: none.
Condition
Weight: 9.3 grams
Alexandrite of a medium dark tone of very slightly brownish green in daylight, and a medium tone of pink-brown in incandescent light, strong colour change, excellent clarity, excellent cut
Alexandrite with first discovered in 19th Century Russia. The gem was named after the Crown Prince, Alexander, and the famous colour change matched the Russian national colours, red and green. This is a very rare example of the gem, it is highly unusual to find a gem of over ten carats, and even more unusual for one to be as free from inclusions as this. Also the cut is very fine, it is common to see alexandrites cut to retain weight, while this is cut to show the gem to its greatest beauty. It is a gem that would have been individually sourced for a very special client of Birks.
Marks: Birks plat
Diamonds estimated weight 0.30 carat, F-G colour, VS clarity
Good condition
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Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.
For more information on specific lots, please contact our jewellery specialists at conditionreports@dupuis.ca
Bidding on lots is scheduled to close in numerical order with 30 second intervals, on June 23 at 1 PM EST. However, if there is a bid placed in the last 10 minutes of the closing time, the bidding will be extended for an additional 10 minutes for that Lot. Therefore, depending on bidding activity, it is possible that some lots will not close in numerical order.
Please note, each lot is subject to a buyer’s premium of 25% up to and including $100,000 and 20% on the amount in excess of $100,000. The total purchase price is the aggregate of the bid price plus the buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes.
Signature
Birks
