FIRE OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT

The swing pendant set in the centre with a baroque fire opal weighing approximately 35.25 carats, within a micro pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond frame, suspending an articulated fringe of circular and pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, accompanied by a chain necklace spectacle-set with similarly-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, length approximately 720mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the baroque-shaped fire opal is semi-transparent, of vibrant orange colour with noticeable green, yellow and red play-of-colour. Generally, all near-colourless diamonds are of about G to H colours, VS to SI1 clarity. A few round diamonds set atop the fire opal are probably of light yellowish brown colour, similar clarity. The diamond-set necklace can possibly be worn separately as single-row long chain or double-row choker. Condition: In mint 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.