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Jewellery & Gemstones

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Purchasers are advised that whilst great care has been taken in the examination of gemstones, it is not possible to test every gemstone in multi-gemstone lots.

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We recommend that you view any items you intend to purchase as refunds will not be given for buyer’s remorse. This doesn’t affect your statutory rights.

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Notes 1 – Coloured Gemstones

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Historically, many coloured gemstones have been subjected to a variety of treatments designed to enhance their appearance. Certain enhancement methods, such as heating, are routinely used to improve colour or transparency in rubies and sapphires. Other methods, such as oiling, enhance the clarity of emeralds.

 

The international jewellery trade has generally accepted these methods. Other coloured gemstones may have undergone other permanent or semipermanent treatments, such as dyeing, irradiation, coating and impregnation, possibly requiring further re-treatment in order to retain their appearance.

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Prospective purchasers should assume that all gemstones will have been treated unless statements are made to the contrary. Gemmological reports from internationally recognised Gemmological Laboratories will be noted in the item description where available.

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Note 2 – Diamonds

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Recent advancements in technology have led to some diamonds being treated in a number of ways, all designed to improve their appearance or alter colour. These processes include fracture filling, laser drilling, a combination of drilling and filling, HPHT, irradiation and various coatings. Buyers are also alerted to the fact that synthetic (laboratory created) diamonds, notably in small (melee) sizes are now produced in large quantities. Whilst every effort is made to identify or disclose treated and synthetic goods, it is not possible for Integrity to guarantee that all diamond set lots do not contain such material.

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Integrity do not knowingly offer treated diamonds for sale, unless a gemmological report disclosing the type of treatment has been obtained from an internationally recognised Gemmological Laboratory, and stated within the item description. Diamond grades for colour and clarity (see separate Notes on Diamond Grading terms) where printed in the catalogues are intended as guides for prospective purchasers, with the given limitations of mounts and settings, and are not guaranteed by Integrity.

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Statements in the catalogue regarding the condition of lots in this sale may appear in the description, however, the absence of such a reference does not imply that a lot is in a perfect or near perfect condition, or completely free from wear or imperfections. Integrity will be pleased to offer Condition Reports to interested clients for lots with estimates of £100 or more.

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Watches

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Notes 1 - Watches

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Due to opening of case backs or possible deterioration of seals, we recommend that watches are re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.

We recommend that you view any items you intend to purchase as refunds will not be given for buyer’s remorse. This doesn’t affect your statutory rights.

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Whilst Integrity makes every attempt to identify and disclose any custom attributes where possible, the absence of any disclosure is not a guarantee of authenticity, Integrity accepts no liability if an item is later found to be with non-brand alterations. Neither is it always possible to authenticate every component, this includes individual external and movement parts, watch glasses, hands, straps and buckles, this is often due to items having been previously maintained outside of authorised workshops,

 

Integrity are therefore unable to accept any liability if any component or part is later found to be with issue – this includes compatible yet non-original brand parts and/or numbering that may limit maintenance options through workshops in the future.

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Notes 2 - Item may have export restrictions for customers outside of the EU

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Export of Watches, Accessories and Parts containing materials from Endangered Species:.

Many of the articles offered in this sale have components, or are parts which may contain material(s) derived from endangered or protected animal materials e.g. alligator, crocodile skin and as such are prohibited by law to be exported by Integrity without a CITES permit.

 

Integrity are therefore required to remove any restricted strap prior to delivery of the watch and buckle/clasp, and are unable to ship from their offices any other restricted part. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to understand and comply with any restrictions.

Please contact our department specialist for further information.

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Integrity routinely provide a number of viewing days to enable any prospective bidder, the opportunity to view and inspect any item prior to sale. It is assumed that any buyer who has viewed an item is able to make an informed decision and was sufficiently satisfied to bid. Neither Integrity nor its employees, agents or Vendors may accept liability for the correctness of such opinions, and all conditions and warranties, express, implied or statutory are hereby excluded.

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The Designer Collection

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Please note that all items in this auction are available to view in our offices in Birmingham and London (by prior appointment) before the auction. We recommend that you view any items you intend to purchase as refunds will not be given for buyer’s remorse. This doesn’t affect your statutory rights.