IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, Harry Winston

The front designed as cascading fringes composed of twelve pear-shaped rubies together weighing 32.00 carats, each framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, to a cluster surmount set with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a straight-line articulated chain set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 46.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 420mm, stamped with marker's mark of Jacques Timex (for Harry Winston).

Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, all rubies on the necklace are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubies weighing 1.30 to 5.70 carats each, are of medium to medium dark, intense red colour, clean to slightly included to naked eyes. Under 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions which are very common to natural rubies. Some rubies may show surface very tiny nicks and hairline fissures, but are not noticeable even to 10x loupe. Diamonds are probably of E to G colours, VVS2 to VS clarity, lively stones. Stamped with import mark for Harry Winston,. There is also an indistinct mark signed Bvlgari on tongue of the clasp. Condition: Very grand looking, some fine scratches and signs of wear to the platinum mount, otherwise 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.

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 47840, dated 12 January 2007, stating that the 5.70, 3.80, 3.70, 3.10, 2.90, 2.50, 2.00, 2.00, 1.80, 1.80, 1.40 and 1.30 carat rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by a signed box.