COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY

Comprising: a pendant necklace designed as a butterfly, its body and wings decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes embellished with circular-cut rubies, length approximately 440mm; a pendant necklace designed as a butterfly, the body set with pear-shaped sapphires, the wings decorated with circular-cut sapphires and diamonds, the eyes highlighted with similarly cut sapphires, length approximately 420mm, British hallmarks; and a ring, centring on a marquise-shaped sapphire within a ballerina setting of tapered baguette stones, size K ½, numbered.

Large Butterfly pendant necklace: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Principal stones estimated to weigh approximately 1.55 - 1.65 carats, of mixed colour and clarities, remaining stones bright and lively. Smaller Butterfly pendant necklace: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Sapphires a dark blue well matched in colour, typical inclusions visible with magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Ring: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to inside of band. Sapphire a dark blue with strong saturation measuring approximately 17.0mm x 7.7mm x 4.75mm, estimated to weigh approximately 4.73 carats. Band with scratches and indentations consistent with wear. Collection in 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."