IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on a pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond weighing 23.15 and 23.10 carats respectively, to a brilliant-cut diamond-set frame of conforming shape, highlighted by three marquise-shaped diamonds, surmounted by two pear-shaped diamonds and a brilliant-cut yellow diamond, the marquise-shaped diamonds altogether weighing 3.26 carats, the pear-shaped diamonds altogether weighing 2.05 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, the two pear-shaped yellow diamonds are natural, of Fancy Yellow colour, VVS1 and VS1 clarity respectively. Four pear-shaped and six marquise-shaped colourless diamonds in their surrounds are certified. According to HRD reports, these fancy-shaped diamonds are of matching E colour, VVS1 to VS2 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the yellow diamonds show matching, visible medium soft yellow face-up hue, very nice brilliance and pleasing plump outline. Small circular-cut yellow diamonds in the surmount are about medium saturation, VS clarity. Other tiny round diamonds are about E to F colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat gold and white gold mounts, in mint 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 reports numbered 1142118401 and 5141118400, dated 18 November 2011, stating that the 23.15 and 23.10 carat diamonds are natural, Fancy Yellow colour, VS1 and VVS1 clarity respectively; and ten HRD reports stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.59 to 0.50 carats are D to E colour, VVS1 to VS2 clarity.

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