COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE, Michael Youssoufian

The necklace composed of oval and brilliant-cut diamonds, joined to the centre by a cushion-shaped diamond of vivid yellow colour, supporting a pendant set oval and brilliant-cut diamonds of green, purplish pink, fancy vivid yellow, greenish blue and orange hues, highlighted by oval diamonds, anchored by a briolette diamond weighing approximately 6.45 carats, the coloured diamonds together weighing approximately 5.30 carats and diamonds approximately 24.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 390mm, signed, with maker's marks.

Colour and Clarity: According to the IGI reports, the briolette diamond (6.45cts) anchored on pendant is of H colour, cushion-shaped diamond (2.10cts) to the centre is Fancy Vivid Yellow colour, a round diamond (0.15ct) is Fancy Yellow-Green colour; two oval pink diamonds (0.41 and 0.51ct) are of Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour. Two GIA reports state that a round diamond (0.98ct) is Fancy Vivid Yellow colour, and an oval diamond (1.20cts) is F colour, VS1 clarity. In our opinion, the briolette diamond is SI2 clarity. Other uncertified diamonds are of fancy greenish blue colour, intense brownish orange colour and fancy purplish pink colour; and generally SI clarity. The diamonds on the necklace are about D to F colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: A pretty and versatile necklace. In very good condition, as good as new. Numbered 2209 on the clasp.
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.

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 14667070, dated 23 November 2005, stating that the 0.98 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Yellow colour; and 14419094, dated 10 May 2005, stating that the 1.20 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity.