SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING EARRINGS

The ring centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 4.90 carats, surrounded by marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds; and pair of matching earrings each centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire altogether weighing approximately 4.40 carats; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin reports, all sapphires are natural, with no indications of heating. The sapphire set in the ring is of Madagascar origin. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, one of the sapphires on earrings are of a deep blue colour saturation, with typical crystal inclusions and feather to the side, the other of a slightly lesser deep blue, with a typical fingerprint and feather inclusions. The sapphire on ring is of a matching deep blue colour, good brilliance, with typical silk lines visible under 10x loupe and feather to the edge. The sapphires with tints of violet and typical abrasions and nicks to stone surface under 10x loupe inspection. The diamonds are about H to J colour, VS clarity. Condition: Signs of normal wear, scratches commensurate with age. In 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 Gübelin reports numbered 0909576 and 0909577 / 1 and 2, dated 16 October 2009, stating that the 4.90 carat sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin; and the two sapphires together weighing 4.40 carat is natural with no indications of heating.