RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

The necklace composed of nine graduated cushion-shaped and oval rubies together weighing approximately 29.55 carats, to a necklace composed of oval, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 71.75 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 410mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin and GRS reports, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment, of GRS-type "Pigeon's Blood" red colour. Oval diamonds set in-between the rubies, according to GIA reports, are D to F colours, VVS2 to VS2 clarity. Twenty round diamonds set around the rubies are D to F, VS1 to VS2 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the rubies are of strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural crystal and fingerprint inclusions. Some stones have surface-reaching fissures or pits, not seen to naked eyes. Other round diamonds and pear-shaped diamonds are about E to G colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Platinum mount, nice workmanship and sits well, overall 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 GRS2012-053278 (Platinum Rarity Award No 795), dated 18 May 2012, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, the 6.11 and 2.14 carat rubies are of ''Pigeon's Blood'' colour, with no indication of thermal treatment; and appendix stating that these rubies are a ''Very rare set of rubies with fine color (center stone ''pigeon's blood''), good clarity and brilliancy, and spared of thermal enhancement.'' Also accompanied by eight Gübelin reports, stating that the rubies weighing 2.06 to 6.11 carats are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; with Gübelin notes stating that "the rubies weighing 2.06 to 4.08 carats possesses the properties of Mogok Burmese rubies, with a red body colour and red UV-flourescence. Further accompanied by GRS reports stating that the 3.06, 2.14 and 2.06 carat rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.  

Accompanied by twenty-eight GIA reports stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.40 to 1.04 carats are of D to F colour, VVS2 to VS2 clarity.