12-08-201512-08-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2871BBoston
December 8, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
494

Unmounted Diamond

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$165,000$135,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2871BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 08, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Unmounted Diamond, the old European-cut diamond measuring approx. 10.62 x 10.76 x 5.93 mm, and weighing 4.07 cts., originally part of, and pictured with, lot 494A.

Note: Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175328715, dated September 25, 2015, stating that the diamond is D color, VS2 clarity.
Accompanied by Diamond Type Classification Report dated September 28, 2015, stating that the diamond has been determined to be a type IIa. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical trasparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region).

Provenance: From the collection of a prominent British American family. According to family oral history, most of the stones and pearls were purchased in the 1880s or 1890s by the family patriarch, a successful banker who maintained residences in the United States, Great Britain, and France.
Estimate $65,000-75,000

Chip to crown.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

France, India, United Kingdom, United States