RUBY AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, Adler

The oval case surrounded by and housing brilliant-cut diamonds accented by circular-cut rubies, to a strap set with oval rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds-set links, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 14.30 and 15.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, quartz movement, signed and numbered 044-100 8988, buckled length approximately 145mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the rubies are of a medium purplish red colour, typical inclusions visible under 10x loupe. The diamonds are about G-H colours, VS clarity. Condition: Quartz movement, in good working condition at the time of cataloguing. In very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.