RUBY, DIAMOND AND PINK TOURMALINE RING

Of flower head design, set to the centre with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.07 carats, the surrounding petals set with pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, supported by pink tourmalines of conforming shapes, to an outer surround of brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, highlighted to the petals with brilliant-cut yellow diamonds, the diamonds and pink tourmalines together weighing approximately 2.30 and 1.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Ring size: 5½

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the cushion ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the ruby is of strong cherry red colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there are crystal inclusions and two to three nicks on girdle, not seen to naked eyes. Rose-cut diamonds in the surround are of G to H colours, mostly VS clarity. Other coloured diamonds are intense yellow hue, VS clarity. Pink tourmaline are of medium purple pink colour. Condition: Karat white and yellow gold ring mount, in mint 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 US. 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 GRS report numbered GRS2010-082805, dated 21 August 2010, stating that the 3.07 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.