RARE FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND, FANCY RED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE

The pendant set with a kite-shaped step-cut fancy vivid blue diamond weighing 2.01 carats, framed by brilliant-cut pink diamonds, to a radiant-cut fancy red diamond surmount weighing 0.42 carat, completed by a link-chain spectacle-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 400mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, the two principle coloured diamonds are natural. The lozenge-shaped diamond is of Fancy Vivid Blue colour, VS2 clarity. The radiant-cut diamond in the surmount is Fancy Red colour, SI1 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, both coloured diamonds show very strong and pure face-up colour, good clarity that it is rare for pure red diamond to have only crystal inclusions, no feather or cavity, which appear relatively clean under 10x loupe. Tiny diamonds surrounding the vivid blue diamond are probably of light pink colour, VS to SI clarity. Other round diamonds on necklace are about H to I colours, similar clarity. Condition: An exquisite pendant necklace, 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 GIA reports numbered 13329361, dated 1 June 2004, stating that the 2.01 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Blue colour, VS2 clarity; numbered 15276482, dated 20 October 2006, stating that the 0.42 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Red colour, SI1 clarity.