FINE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE, Tiffany & Co.

The pendant suspending on a pear-shaped sapphire weighing 19.03 carats, supported by a circular-cut sapphire weighing 9.89 carats, embellished by old mine-cut diamonds, completed by a gold chain decorated at intervals by old mine-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 20.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 350mm, signed. 

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin and AGL reports, the two sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and clarity treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the round sapphire is of medium deep, strong blue colour, and the pear-shaped sapphire is of medium deep, saturated strong blue colour, both are eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, both sapphires are very clean, only a few minor natural inclusions on side, not noticeable even under loupe check. Diamonds are about K to M colours, mostly VS clarity and a few stones may be SI1. Signed to the back. Condition: Vintage necklace, with signs of wear to the metal, overall in good condition.
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 Gübelin and AGL reports numbered 1008600/1 and 2 and CS 42375 A and B respectively, dated 25 August 2010 and 8 May 2012, stating that the 19.03 and 9.89 carat sapphires are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.