COLOURED GEM AND DIAMOND LONGCHAIN

Designed as a longchain, composed of tumbled sapphire and ruby beads alternated by spectacle-set rose-cut diamonds to the front and a single-strand to the back, together the ruby beads weighing approximately 66.65 carats, sapphire beads approximately 85.90 carats, and diamonds approximately 11.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 730 to 755mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the ruby beads are of medium red colour, translucent clarity. Sapphire beads are of medium light blue colour, moderately included to naked eyes. Rose-cut diamonds are probably of J to K colours, SI clarity. Condition: Simple long chain, 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. 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.