PAIR OF MULTI-COLOURED SPINEL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, IVY

Each suspending on three pear-shaped spinels of pink and purple hues, embellished with an oval blue spinel, supporting fringes terminated by brilliant-cut diamonds, decorated with brilliant-cut diamond-set frames, the coloured spinels and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 13.48 and 3.90 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the coloured spinels are natural, of Vietnam origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spinels are of various hues, including vivid pink, purple-pink, pink-purple, purple and intense blue colour, all clean to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, a few stones have minor natural inclusions and two spinels have surface-reaching fissures, not seen to naked eyes. Some diamonds are about I to J colours, and a few, including the pear-shaped diamonds, are of L to M colours, overall of VS clarity. Signed "IVY" to the hook backs. Condition: Karat pink gold mount, 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 GRS report numbered GRS2013-033170, dated 11 April 2013, stating that the spinels are natural, vast majority of them of Vietnamese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.