SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 9.47 carats, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, flanked on each side with a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to both the Gübelin and SSEF reports, the sapphire is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of intense blue colour, in medium dark tone, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are silky inclusions close to one corner, not seen in normal distance. Rose-cut diamonds in the surround are about F colour, VS clarity. Condition: Elegant ring mount, 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.

Ring size: 5¾

Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 0706602 and 48774, dated 2 July and 12 June 2007 respectively, stating that the 9.47 carat sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating, sapphires which have not been heated are scarce.