PURPLE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, Mouawad

The necklace centre decorated with a stylised floral bouquet set with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by foliate motifs accented by oval purple sapphires, continuing to an openwork collar of gold rope wires inset with free flowing foliate motifs, the terminals collet-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the purple sapphires together weighing approximately 26.50 carats and diamonds approximately 6.80 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 370mm, signed.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the purple sapphires are in medium light tone, mostly clean to naked eyes, except one shows minor inclusions. Diamonds are probably of J to K colours, mostly VS clarity. Signed to the back. Condition: Decorative piece, overall in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.