PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on an oscillating pear-shaped double cabochon sapphire altogether weighing approximately 27.50 carats, surmounted and set within a frame decorated with pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, two sapphire drops are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Pearls, according to GIA reports, are predominantly natural, saltwater pearls. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the sapphires are matching, of medium, intense blue colour, moderately included to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, some inclusions are surface-reaching and there are a few fissure lines. Pearls are off-round to round to naked eyes, white colour, good lustre with minute surface blemishes, not seen unless very close check. Most of them natural pearls, but a few are cultured pearls. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, in 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 GIA report numbered 2145166017, dated 19 December 2011, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of heating. Also accompanied by GIA report numbered 5141166389, dated 19 December 2011, stating that the pearls are predominantly natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of treatment.