FIVE PAIRS OF COLOURED DIAMOND EARRINGS

Each claw-set with a coloured brilliant-cut diamond, post fittings, one pair with French assay and maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, fitted case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

GIA report no. 6193469550, stating that the diamond weighing 0.27 carats is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Colour, SI2 clarity; and report no. 5192469559, stating that the diamond weighing 0.28 carats is Orangy Yellow, the colour is influenced by stains in fractures. GIA report no. 2193469035, stating that the diamond weighing 0.13 carats is Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange, Natural Colour; and report no. 2191469043, stating that the diamond weighing 0.17 carats is Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange, Natural Colour, SI2 clarity. GIA report no. 2195469030, stating that the 0.12 carat diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow-Green, Undetermined origin; and report no. 5191469457, stating that the 0.14 carat diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow-Green, Treated. GIA report no. 2193469475, stating that the diamond weighing 0.15 carats is Fancy Intense Purplish-Pink, Natural Colour, SI1 clarity; and report no. 1192469033, stating that the diamond weighing 0.16 carats is Fancy Intense Purplish-Pink, Natural Colour, I1 clarity. Additionally accompanied by GCS report no. 78175-66, stating that the diamonds weighing 0.28 and 0.22 are Fancy Vivid Orangy Yellow, Natural Colour, SI2 and VS2 clarity respectively. Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and maker's mark for VCA to posts of yellow diamond earrings, each butterfly stamped with 750 for 18 carat gold, total gross weight approximately 5.6 grams, overall in good condition. The vendor was a stone buyer for Van Cleef & Arpels for many years, and assembled this collection of coloured diamonds whilst they were there.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Accompanied by eight GIA reports and one additional gemmological report.