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Lot 237 |The Property of a Gentleman
A CHARMING COLOURED DIAMOND RING
Closed18 May 2016
Price Realised
CHF 1,145,000
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A CHARMING COLOURED DIAMOND RING
Accompanied by report no. 16030179 dated 1 April 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Orangy-Pink colour, VS1 clarity, a Note indicating that the diamond is Type IIa and an Appendix stating that this diamond, 'outstandingly pink, displays (...) a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind (...) are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of 'Golconda'.
Report no. 5172487962 dated 17 February 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Brown-Pink colour, VVS2 clarity.
Accompanied by report no. 16030179 dated 1 April 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Orangy-Pink colour, VS1 clarity, a Note indicating that the diamond is Type IIa and an Appendix stating that this diamond, 'outstandingly pink, displays (...) a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind (...) are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of 'Golconda'.
Report no. 5172487962 dated 17 February 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Brown-Pink colour, VVS2 clarity.
A CHARMING COLOURED DIAMOND RING
Accompanied by report no. 16030179 dated 1 April 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Orangy-Pink colour, VS1 clarity, a Note indicating that the diamond is Type IIa and an Appendix stating that this diamond, 'outstandingly pink, displays (...) a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind (...) are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of 'Golconda'.
Report no. 5172487962 dated 17 February 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Brown-Pink colour, VVS2 clarity.
Accompanied by report no. 16030179 dated 1 April 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Orangy-Pink colour, VS1 clarity, a Note indicating that the diamond is Type IIa and an Appendix stating that this diamond, 'outstandingly pink, displays (...) a superior quality in purity of colour and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds. Diamonds of this kind (...) are extremely rare and comparable to those famous and exquisite diamonds which originated from the kingdom of 'Golconda'.
Report no. 5172487962 dated 17 February 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Brown-Pink colour, VVS2 clarity.
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It is believed that diamond mining in India began during the 4th century BC. Diamonds were found in the eastern part of the country which was the only source of diamonds for about 2000 years, until new mines were discovered in Brazil in 1725 and then in South Africa in 1866.
However, it is the famous Golconda mines located within the realm of the Qutb Shahi Sultanate in the southern Deccan of India which are renowned to have produced the best quality diamonds. Most historic diamonds such as the Koh-i-Noor, now part of the Crown Jewels of England, were probably discovered in this area in the 15th century.
Golconda conjures up the mystery of India and the marvellous stories related to the city of Hyderabad. From the time of the ancient Rajas and Sultans, to the reign of the Nizams, diamond mining activity enlivened the heart of the city.
Chemically pure, Golconda diamonds are limpid and have a very high degree of transparency and brilliance, setting them apart from all other diamonds.
It is believed that diamond mining in India began during the 4th century BC. Diamonds were found in the eastern part of the country which was the only source of diamonds for about 2000 years, until new mines were discovered in Brazil in 1725 and then in South Africa in 1866.
However, it is the famous Golconda mines located within the realm of the Qutb Shahi Sultanate in the southern Deccan of India which are renowned to have produced the best quality diamonds. Most historic diamonds such as the Koh-i-Noor, now part of the Crown Jewels of England, were probably discovered in this area in the 15th century.
Golconda conjures up the mystery of India and the marvellous stories related to the city of Hyderabad. From the time of the ancient Rajas and Sultans, to the reign of the Nizams, diamond mining activity enlivened the heart of the city.
Chemically pure, Golconda diamonds are limpid and have a very high degree of transparency and brilliance, setting them apart from all other diamonds.
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