PAIR OF STAR RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, YARD, CIRCA 1930

Of Art Deco design, each suspending an oscillating cabochon star ruby altogether weighing approximately 6.89 carats, within a frame set with baguette and circular-cut diamonds, highlighted by a similar cabochon star ruby altogether weighing approximately 3.00 carats, to a surmount set with circular-cut, baguette and half moon-shaped diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in platinum, signed.

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the star rubies are natural, of Burmese (Mogok) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the star rubies are of strong red colour, nice translucency, with fine asterism (star effect) upon spot lighting, one large star ruby has slightly weaker asterism. Upon 10x loupe, there are silks and one star ruby has crystal inclusions. Upon reflected lighting, there are some surface abrasions and one small star ruby has a surface reaching fissure, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Signed to the back. Condition: Vintage earclips with screw backing, signs of wear and abrasions to the metal commensurating with its age, overall in 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 GRS2013-013653, dated 17 January 2013, stating that the two star rubies together weighing 6.89 carats are natural, of Burmese (Mogok, Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.