MULTI-COLOURED SAPPHIRE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

Of floral motif design, the necklace composed of seventeen graduated oval cabochon sapphires of blue, pink, green and yellow hues, framed by enamel flower petals embellished by circular-cut diamonds, highlighted by oval and cushion-shaped multi-coloured sapphires, length approximately 435mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings; the multi-coloured cabochon sapphires and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 186.08 carats and 6.00 carats respectively, mounted in silver-topped 18 karat yellow gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the cabochon coloured sapphries are natural, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the coloured sapphires are of various colour, mostly pastel tone of blue, yellow, pink colour, translucent clarity. Two cabochon sapphire and ruby on the earrings are of medium intense red and blue colour, translucent clarity. Other faceted coloured sapphires are of similar colour, eye clean. Faceted coloured sapphires and 4 smaller coloured sapphire cabochons on earrings altogether weight approximately 19.00cts. Upon 10x loupe, there natural inclusions and a few stones may have surface reaching nicks or fissures, not seen to naked eyes. Single-cut diamonds are about K to L colours, VS2 to SI clarity. Condition: Some fine scratch lines or abrasions on the enamel paint, not noticeable to naked eyes. Overall in 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 GRS report numbered GRS2013-052295, dated 4 June 2013, stating that the nineteen coloured sapphires are natural, with no indications of thermal treatment.