SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Designed as a graduated line of thirty-six step-cut sapphires weighing 67.16 carats in total, each to the surround and reverse embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, spaced by criss-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat pink and white gold, length approximately 545mm, can be shortened at length approximately 500mm, concealed hook for pendant.

Please note that the diamonds of pink tint have not been tested for natural colour origin. Accompanied by thirty-six GIA reports, stating that the sapphires ranging from 5.24 to 1.30 carats are of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Report no, date and weight as follows : Accompanied by GIA report no. 2316761085, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 5.24 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6315761224, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.37 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2316761163, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.31 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 3315761305, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.30 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6311769463, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 2.21 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6315761129, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.13 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 3315761196, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.10 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6311761364, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.03 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312761338, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 2.00 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2317769570, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.92 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6315769481, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.90 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 7316761033, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.86 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1315761947, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.83 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2316761543, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.82 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 3315761549, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.81 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6311769472, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.81 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6311761538, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.78 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 7316761393, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.77 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6315761264, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.75 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1315761876, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.74 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312762047, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.73 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312769488, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.70 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1318761555, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.65 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6311761529, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.61 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2316769502, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.61 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1319761835, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.60 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312761763, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.58 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1315761994, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.55 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6315769541, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.55 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312761581, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.52 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2317761560, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.50 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5316761907, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.47 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2314761603, dated 23 January 2019, stating that the 1.41 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6312762020, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.38 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5313761563, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.32 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1313761799, dated 24 January 2019, stating that the 1.30 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. For further details, please refer to the reports. Stamped G 750 for 18 karat pink and white gold. Sapphires are medium light blue to purplish blue colour and medium saturation, well matched, under 10x magnification, majority with very minor typical inclusions, a few are lightly surface reaching, a few nicks and pits. Criss-cut diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 7.20 carats, are on average about G - H colour, mainly VS clarity; brilliant-cut diamonds are very light pink to pink and purplish pink colour, estimated to weigh approximately 6.00 carats in total; all as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of very minor wear to the metal. Overall in excellent 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.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.

Please note that diamonds of pink tint have not been tested for natural colour origin. Accompanied by thirty-six gemmological reports.