18 Karat Gold, Colored Diamond and Diamond Necklace and Earrings

The necklace set with numerous round and pear-shaped near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 16.00 carats and numerous variously-cut colored diamonds of brown and orange hues weighing approximately 38.90 carats, length 17¾ inches, one diamond missing; the earrings set with 10 round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats and 26 variously-cut colored diamonds of brown and orange hues weighing approximately 5.10 carats.

Both items in very good condition with light surface wear to the mountings. The necklace is highly flexible with a fabric-like feel. The colored diamonds present richly saturated varying shades of yellow, orange and brown and are approximately VS-I clarity. The near colorless diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. The colored diamonds in the earrings are of similar hue to those in the necklace. The near colorless diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. The necklace accompanied by GIA report #1152577780 stating that four colored diamonds were tested at random and found to be of natural origin and presenting the following colors: Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Yellowish Orange; Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow; Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Orange; and Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow. The earrings accompanied by GIA report #5151577775 stating two randomly tested diamonds to be Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Yellowish Orange and Fancy Light to Fancy Brown-Yellow, natural 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 two GIA reports:

No. 1152577780 stating that four randomly tested stones on the necklace are:

A. Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Yellowish Orange, Natural Color.

B. Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow, Natural Color.

C. Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Orange, Natural Color.

D. Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow, Natural Color.

No. 5151577775 stating that two randomly tested stones in the earrings are:

A. Fancy to Fancy Deep Brownish Yellowish Orange, Natural Color.

B. Fancy Light to Fancy Brown-Yellow, Natural Color.