RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, C.1950

Of floral design, the flowers composed of fourteen round, oval and cushion-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 9.45 carats, each encircled by tapered baguette diamonds, interspersed on a stylised bracelet set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 19.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 175mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, all rubies are natural, with no indications of heating. Based on randam selection, more than 80% of rubies are from Burma. Please see the certificate for details. In our opinion, the rubies are all strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, all rubies are generally clean. Only some rubies may have crystal and surface abrasions on crown, overall good clarity and lively. Diamonds are about E to G colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Vintage platinum mount, very fine workmanship, 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 U.S. 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.

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 12011015 / 1 to 14, dated 26 January 2012, stating that the fourteen rubies total approximately 9.45 carat are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.