SAPPHIRE, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, Harry Winston

Centring on a pear-shaped sapphire weighing 10.15 carats, surrounded by a cluster of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, to a triple strand necklace composed of cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.00 to 7.50mm, decorated at intervals by brilliant-cut diamond-set rondelles, completed by a stylised clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 26.80 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 425mm, signed and numbered 1171, pendant detachable, brooch fitting.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indication of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of velvety warm, intense blue colour, eye clean with brilliance. Diamonds in the surround are about F to H colours, mostly VS clarity. Cultured pearls are round, white colour with rosè overtone, very good luster and eye clean. Signed to both clasp and brooch fitting, and numbered to the clasp. Condition: Centre piece is detachable and can be worn as a separate sapphire and diamond brooch, 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.

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2115667930, dated 8 February 2010, stating that the 10.15 carat sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by a signed pouch.