Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Bangle signed Hemmerle, earrings and ring signed GH, each piece stamped Pt and 750 for platinum and 18 carat gold. Emeralds well matched in colour, green of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, abrasions and chips. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red to red of medium strong saturation, with typical surface reaching inclusions, minor abrasions. Largest ruby on the bracelet measuring approximately 11.57 x 9.47 x 5.80mm, and calculated to weigh approximately 6.00 - 6.30 carats. Largest emerald measuring approximately 12.20 x 9.48 x 4.88mm, and calculated to weigh approximately 3.50 - 3.80 carats. Earrings: ruby measuring approximately 9.64 x 8.10 x 4.68mm and calculated to weigh approximately 3.50 - 3.65 carats; emerald measuring approximately 9.36 x 8.00 x 4.83mm and calculated to weigh approximately 2.30 - 2.45 carats. Ruby on the ring measuring approximately 8.81 x 6.96 x 3.25mm and calculated to weigh approximately 1.50 - 1.65 carats. Signs of normal wear to the metal. 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."