ANOTHER PROPERTY

The necklace composed of floral links set with round and button shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 4.08 x 4.11 x 3.22mm to 8.90 x 8.78 x 5.45mm, each centring on a brilliant-cut diamond extending to the surrounds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 17.50 carats, length approximately 405mm, suspending to the back with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 14.04 x 11.34 x 10.69mm; a matching bracelet, the natural pearls measuring approximately 3.68 x 3.60 x 2.85mm to 6.80 x 6.65 x 4.32mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.00 carats, length approximately 180mm; and pair of pendent earrings en suite, each suspending on two drop-shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 9.00 x 7.25 x 7.22mm to 9.47 x 8.48 x 8.10mm, the pearls measuring approximately 4.20 x 4.00 x 3.35mm to 7.25 x 7.20 x 6.55mm, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and silver-topped gold. (3)

Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF and a British gem report, both based on sampling, the pearls are natural, saltwater pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification or treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, most of the natural pearls are off-round to button shaped, and a few on earrings and one on necklace are of drop-shape. The pearls are of various colours, including cream, light pinkish purple, light golden to brownish golden, medium to intense pinkish to bluish grey hues, mostly with rosè overtone but a few grey pearls with greenish overtone, overall of good to very good lustre, with minor surface blemishes which are not noticeable to naked eyes in normal visual distance. Large circular-cut diamonds on necklace ranging from 0.70 to over 2.00 carat size, bracelet from 0.50 to 0.75 carat each, and earrings weighing approximately 1.30 carats each, overall of K to M colours, VS2 to SI2 clarity. Other tiny diamonds are probably of similar quality. Condition: Vintage mounts have signs of wear, consistence with its age, overall in 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 SSEF report numbered 60693, dated 15 September 2011, stating that (base on sampling), 41 pearls are saltwater natural pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification.