Yellow and blue sapphire and diamond bead necklace

The delicate chain strung with 5 tumbled yellow sapphire beads alternating with 5 smaller blue sapphire beads, the center supporting a yellow sapphire drop, further decorated with 38 diamond beads of near colorless and golden brown hue, together weighing approximately 8.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length 18 ½ inches.

The 5 yellow sapphire beads weigh 51.55 carats, the blue sapphire beads approximately 10.00 carats. The yellow sapphire pendant drop weighs 40.09 carats. 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.