Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Earrings

The necklace designed as a three-row circular-cut diamond band, to the front embellished with oval-cut ruby and circular-cut diamond flowerheads cascading five diamond-set tassels, completed by a similarly-set flowerhead clasp; and pair of matching earrings; the rubies and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 36.00 and 36.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 420mm. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to the Gübelin reports, all the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin. Rubies on the earclips have no indications of heating; while majority of the rubies on necklace also do not have indications of heating and some of the rubies have indications of clarity enhancement. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the rubies are matching, of strong purplish red colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, all rubies have natural inclusions, and a few stones have surface reaching openings or fissure lines, generally not seen to naked eyes. Round diamonds are about G to H colours, mostly VS clarity; while the marquise diamonds on earclips are of similar colour, VS to SI clarity. One small marquise diamond has chip on its girdle under loupe check, not seen to naked eyes. Condition: Karat white gold mounts, all 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 two Gübelin reports numbered 15067019 and 15067020 respectively, both dated 24 June 2015, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin; the rubies on earrings with no indications of heating. The large majority of rubies on necklace revealed no indication of heating.