SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE

Suspending on an oval sapphire weighing approximately 75.04 carats, highlighted by pear-shaped sapphires together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, supported five cascading fringes anchored by briolette diamonds together weighing approximately 2.45 carats, embellished throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 11.80 carats, length approximately 385mm, pendant detachable.

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, the sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the sapphire is of medium, slightly deep, intense blue colour, eye clean, lively and impressive size. Upon 10x loupe, there are only a few tiny crystal inclusions and fingerprints close to side, not noticeable. Small pear-shaped sapphires in the surround are about strong blue colour, eye clean. Briolette diamonds are about G to I colours, SI clarity. Other brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds are probably of similar colour, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Sapphire pendant is detachable and can be worn separately. Karat white gold mount, 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 Gübelin report numbered 11011019, dated 3 February 2011, stating that the 75.04 carat sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating. Sapphires which have not been heated are scarce.