THREE EMERALD, RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACES

Each composed of fluted and polished emerald beads and polished ruby beads, interspersed with spacers highlighted by round rubies and diamonds, one necklace with table-cut diamond accents, lengths 33½, 35¼ and 37 inches, the shortest necklace with a dozen small table-cut diamonds missing.

In good condition overall, the shortest necklace with a dozen table-cut diamonds missing. Mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum. The translucent emerald beads are medium slightly bluish green color, with numerous eye-visible inclusions, surface-reaching inclusions and chips, well-matched for color. The translucent ruby beads are medium strongly purplish red color, moderately to heavily included. Some of the small ruby beads almost transparent. The diamonds in platinum spacers weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. The diamonds in gold spacers, decorative in quality, with numerous table-cut diamonds missing. Each necklace fitted with a clasp.
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.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.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.