RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Composed of fifty-three pear- and marquise-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 61.73 carats, to a necklace set with tapered baguette and baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 16.35 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 415mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to AGL report, the rubies are natural, with no evidence of heat. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubies may be of African origin, of strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural fingerprint or silk inclusions. Some rubies have surface-reaching fissures and two to three stones have surface chips, but all these features are not seen to naked eyes and do not affect their brilliance. Diamonds are about G to I colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Karat white and yellow gold mount, in very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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 AGL report numbered CS 49422, dated 26 April 2012, stating that the ruby is natural, with no gemological evidence of heat.