VERY FINE PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on a step-cut emerald weighing 10.28 and 10.19 carats respectively, surmounted by a step-cut diamond each weighing 2.01 carats, mounted in platinum.

Colour and Clarity: According to the SSEF and Gübelin reports, the emeralds are natural, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the emeralds are a vivid green colour, exceptionally clean for emerald standards, with typical inclusions. According to the GIA reports, the emerald-cut diamonds are E colour, VS1 clarity. The smaller diamonds are probably of E-F colours, VS clarity. Condition: In mint 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 reports numbered 11111020 and 11111021, and SSEF reports numbered 61576 and 61577, stating that the 10.28 and 10.19 carat emeralds are natural, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity modification; further accompanied by GIA reports numbered 5131966671 and 2145268516, dated 19 December 2011, stating both the 2.01 carat diamonds are E colour, VS1 clarity.

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