RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Designed as a series of chevron links, collet-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and accented with circular-cut rubies, suspending a fringe of five pear-shaped articulated drops, each centring on a similarly-shaped ruby, within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 435mm, pouch.

Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.0 - 5.5 carats, bright, lively stones. Rubies stated to weigh 12.30 carats, a dark red hue with moderately strong saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible with magnification, well matched on the whole. Well articulated heavy necklace weighing approximately 72 grams. Safety catch. Condition as new.
"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."