Christie’s roundel
Lot 2345

AN ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND RING

Closed1 December 2009

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HKD 860,000

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AN ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND RING
Of floral motif, centering upon an oval-shaped alexandrite weighing 3.49 carats, within an oval-shaped alexandrite surround, to the brilliant-cut diamond detail and pavé-set diamond bifurcated three quarter-hoop, mounted in platinum, ring size 5½
Accompanied by report no. 0805124 dated 5 June 2008 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 3.49 carat alexandrite is is a natural chrysoberyl of Brazil origin, colour change in daylight: bluish-green, in incandescent light: purple, with additional comment stating that this gemstone displays a pronounced colour-change

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US$48,000-70,000