SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND RUBY RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

Centring on a cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 9.24 carats, surrounded by marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 5.45 carats, accented by circular-cut rubies; and pair of matching pendent earrings, the cabochon sapphires  altogether weighing approximately 10.58 carats, the diamonds and rubies altogether weighing approximately 7.50 and 1.10 carats respectively, mounted in platinum. (2) Ring size: 7½

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS reports, all cabochon sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are matching, of bright, intense blue colour, lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural cyrstal and fingerprint inclusions, with a few surface-reaching pits, generally not noticeable in normal visual distance. Rubies in the surround are strong red colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about D to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Platinum mounts, 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 reports numbered GRS2012-041040 and GRS2012-041492, dated 2 April 2012 and 12 July 2012 respectively, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, vivid blue (GRS type "Royal Blue") colour, with no indication of thermal treatment.