PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

Each centring on a cabochon sapphire altogether weighing 16.49 carats, surrounded by marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 6.05 carats, highlighted by pear-shaped rubies altogether weighing 4.89 carats, mounted in platinum.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the cabochon sapphires and pear-shaped rubies are all natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Two sapphires are of "Royal Blue" colour and the rubies of "Pigeon's Blood" red. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the cabochon sapphires are matching, of strong blue colour. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions and a few surface reaching fissures, not noticeable to naked eyes. Rubies are strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, most of the rubies are quite clean, but a few stones may have some minor fingerprint or crystal inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are 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 GIA report numbered 1147576126, dated 15 February 2013, stating that the sapphires and rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. The colour appearance of the sapphires and rubies are described in the trade as "Royal Blue" and "Pigeon's Blood" respectively.