SAPPHIRE, EMERALD, FANCY DEEP YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Suspending a pear-shaped sapphire weighing 13.38 carats, surmounted by a cushion-shaped fancy deep yellow diamond and a lozenge-shaped emerald weighing 0.83 and 1.76 carats respectively, the necklace alternately-set with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.45 and 1.79 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 400mm, pendant detachable.

Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, the pear-shaped sapphire on pendant is natural, of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. According to GIA reports, the lozenge-shaped emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement; and the oval yellow diamond is of Fancy Deep Yellow colour, SI1 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of beautiful, saturated blue colour, eye clean with brilliance. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural crystal and fingerprint inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Lozenge-shaped emerald is of intense green colour, very clean to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there is only a tiny surface chips close to a prong, not seen to naked eyes. Other smaller round emeralds are of similar colour and eye clean. The oval yellow diamond shows a rich yellow hue, good brilliance. Other round diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Pendant is detachable and the necklace has nice articulated links, all 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.

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 49419, dated 2 October 2007, stating that the 13.38 carat sapphire is natural, of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin, with no indications of heating; GIA report numbered 12747962, dated 11 August 2003, stating that the 0.83 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Deep Yellow colour, SI1 clarity; and GIA report numbered 2115393830, dated 23 November 2009, stating that the 1.76 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement is present.