18 Karat Gold, Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace

The necklace composed of eight strands of alternating ruby, emerald and diamond beads spaced at intervals by cultured pearls, suspending a heart-shaped red spinel weighing approximately 36.00 carats framed by one cabochon emerald and 18 cultured pearls measuring approximately 6.3 to 4.5 mm, the pendant further set with one emerald bead and an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 13.75 carats, continuing with a baroque-shaped emerald bead measuring approximately 32.0 by 26.3 mm, capped by numerous cabochon rubies, the pendant terminating in a cultured pearl drop measuring approximately 15.1 by 12.9 mm, set throughout with numerous round, rose and single-cut diamonds, internal circumference of necklace approximately 12½ inches.

The mounting in good condition with light surface wear and scratching. The small emerald beads are medium to medium deep slightly bluish green, moderately to heavily included with some examples bearing chips and abrasions. The small ruby beads are medium light to medium deep purplish red, moderately to heavily included with some beads with chips and cavities. The small cultured pearls are silvery to creamy white, round to off-round, with minor to moderate blemishing, some with peeling skins, and waxy to good luster. One pearl surrounding the heart-shaped ruby with a drill hole on the reverse, revealing a culturing bead. The large heart-shaped spinel is translucent and highly included, with some surface-reaching inclusions causing slight breaks to the surface on the top and a significant area of loss on the underside. The large old mine-cut diamond is approximately light yellow, I clarity. The irregularly-shaped medium slightly bluish green emerald drop is moderately to heavily included but retains a nice polish with relatively few surface-reaching inclusions. The semi-baroque pearl drop is slightly silvery white, with light rose and green overtones and a satin-like luster. The necklace was recently restrung on wire. The clasp signed JAR PARIS and bearing French assay and workshop marks. According to our research, JAR added the diamonds to the clasp and the pendant loop, but is not the maker of this piece. Pendant measures 5 1/2 inches. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145692229 stating that the pearl drop is bead cultured, saltwater. The smaller pearls have not been tested for origin.
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 no. 2145692229 stating that the pearl drop is bead cultured, saltwater.