Suspending a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 30.97 carats, decorated with pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds extending to the necklace, the diamonds together weighing approximately 71.75 carats, mounted in platinum, pendant detachable, signed, length approximately 360mm.
Accompanied by an original signed box.
Accompanied by AGL report numbered 1080564, dated 14 December 2016, stating that the 30.97 carat emerald is natural, Green colour, of Classic™ Colombian origin, with indications of oil-type minor clarity enhancement; with comments, stating that 'Emeralds are commonly clarity enhanced to reduce the visibility of fissures. Oil is a tranditional type of filling material used to reduce the visibility of fissures'; along with an appendix letter, stating that 'The combination of origin and quality elements for the emerald described...signifies a gem worthy of distinction. This 30.97 ct emerald has received the highest origin determination issued by AGL: Classic™ Colombia. This outstanding emerald also possesses a high clarity, providing a superior degree of transparency. Furthermore, this notable gem exhibits a very fine, richly saturated green color that is representative of top-quality emeralds from this auspicious source and a fine cut which complements the overall visual appeal of this remarkable gemstone. Emeralds of such color and quality are commonly referred to as "old-mine" emeralds and are considered to have originated from the Muzo mining district in Western flank of the Cordillera Oriental. Top-quality Colombian emeralds in excess of 30 cts are extremely rare. This combination of quality factors, large size and origin determination represents a particularly fine example of a Colombian emerald and a tribute to the delicate balance that nature must maintain to allow for such gems to form.';
Gübelin report numbered 17012016, dated 9 January 2017, stating that the 30.97 carat emerald is natural, Green colour, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement; with condition, stating that 'Indications of minor clarity enhancement. Natural emeralds are commonly clarity enhanced.';
SSEF report and premium book numbered 89813, dated 23 January 2017, stating that the 30.977 carat emerald is natural, Green colour of medium strong saturation, of Colombian origin, with indications of clarity modification and minor amount of oil fissures; along with an appendix letter, stating that 'The natural emerald described...possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The described gemstone exhibits an important size and weight of 30.977 ct. It is characterised by an attractive green colour and a fine purity, a combination rarely encountered in Colombian emeralds of this size... There is a long-established tradition in the trade to fill small fissures in emeralds with colourless oil to enhance their clarity. An emerald of this size containing only a minor amount of oil in fissures at the time of testing can be considered rare. A natural emerald from Colombia of this size and quality can be considered rare and exceptional.'