EMERALD, RUBY AND DIAMOND 'SWORD' PENDANT NECKLACE

Modelled as a sword, centring on a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.10 carats, embellished by a cushion-shaped rose-cut diamond, oval rubies and a pear-shaped emerald, decorated throughout by rose- and old-cut diamonds of colourless, yellow and brown hues, completed by a link-chain spectacle-set with old-cut diamonds, length approximately 510mm; the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.30 carats, mounted in silver topped white and yellow gold, one diamond deficient.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the principle emerald is of bright, medium strong green colour, eye clean, probably with only insignificant to minor clarity enhancement. Rubies are about medium strong purplish-red to purple red colour, slightly included to naked eyes. The largest rose-cut diamond weighs over half-a-carat, of about J colour, SI1 clarity. Other near-colourless rose-cut and old circular-cut diamonds are mostly I to K colours, SI clarity. The five coloured circular-cut diamonds are probably of light to fancy light brownish yellow colour, SI to I clarity. Condition: One tiny rose-cut diamond is deficient, but not noticeable unless close check. The 'sword' pendant is probably circa 1900 with later replaced gemstones. Overall, the pendant necklace shows moderate tarnishing and surface abrasions to the mount, 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.