RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

The necklace suspending two pendants to the front set with numerous cushion-shaped and oval rubies, decorated by variously-cut diamonds, extending to the necklace, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 44.70 carats and 11.25 carats respectively, length approximately 415mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings, the rubies and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.00 and 2.00 carats; mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, one ruby on necklace is tested, being natural, of Burmese origin, with oil enhancement, but no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, other rubies are probably of similar quality. On general, the rubies are pinkish red to red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, the rubies have natural inclusions and some of them have surface-reaching fissures or pits, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are mostly about I to J colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat white and yellow gold mounts, all 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 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 GRS2012-073212, dated 13 July 2012, stating that the 1.07 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment (Oiled).