COLOURED SPINEL, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

The necklace composed of twenty-eight graduated oval spinels of pink and purple hue, each framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, joined by brilliant-cut pink diamonds, length approximately 430mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each composed of four oval spinels, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and decorated by pink diamonds of similar cutting; the spinels, pink diamonds and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 62.92, 2.75 and 5.15 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat pink and white gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the spinels are all natural, of Vietnam origin, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the spinels are of various hues, including blue, violet, purplish pink to pinkish purple. All spinels are very clean to naked eyes and lively. Upon loupe check, only a few small stones may have some minor inclusions, not noticeable. Pink diamonds are about medium purplish pink hue, VS to SI clarity. Tiny colourless diamonds are about G to H colours, mostly VS clarity. Condition: Karat pink and white gold mounts, all 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 GRS report numbered GRS2011-031817, dated 22 March 2011, stating that the spinels are natural, of Vietnam origin, with no indication of treatments.