PAIR OF DIAMOND AND FANCY INTENSE PURPLISH PINK DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending a pear-shaped diamond weighing 5.47 and 5.01 carats respectively, surmounted by an inverted pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.57 and 2.43 carats respectively, spaced by an oval fancy intense purplish pink diamond weighing 0.21 and 0.25 carat respectively, mounted in platinum and 18 karat pink gold.

Colour and Clarity: All diamonds are certified. According to GIA reports, all pear-shaped diamonds are D colour. One of the larger pear-shaped diamonds is VS1 clarity, and the rest are VS2 clarity. Two oval pink diamonds are of Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, all colourless diamonds have pleasing outline and good brilliance. The pink diamonds show noticeable medium strong purplish pink face-up colour, SI clarity. Condition: Classic pendent earrings, 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 report numbered 16932441, dated 25 March 2008, stating that the 5.47 carat diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity, also accompanied by a diamond type classification report stating that this diamond has been determined to be Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency; 15642610, dated 9 January 2007, stating that the 5.01 carat diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity; 11154211 and 16277892, dated 13 May 2000 and 18 September 2007 respectively, stating that the 2.57 and 2.43 carat diamonds are D colour, VS2 clarity; 16399286 and 17483183, dated 26 November 2007 and 14 August 2008 respectively, stating that the 0.25 and 0.21 carat diamonds are natural, of Fancy Intense Purplish Pink colour.