CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND RUBY NECKLACE

The double-strand necklace composed of eighty-two golden cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.95 to 11.10mm, to a stylised clasp centring on a golden cultured pearl surrounded by circular-cut rubies, to an outer surround set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 460mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the cultured pearls are off-round to round, of slightly various shade of light to medium golden yellow colours, good lustre with minor surface blemishes. Diamonds to the clasp are greyish tone, I clarity. Rubies are strong raspberry red colour, eye clean. Condition: This necklace is offered without reserve, overall 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.