PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on an oval ruby weighing 2.58 and 3.35 carats respectively, surrounded by brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, surmounted by a shield-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 3.30 carats. mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal enhancement, of vivid red (GRS type "Pigeon's Blood") colour. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubies are of matching, saturated strong red colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, there are some natural inclusions and a few surface-reaching fissures, close to the girdles and not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Karat white gold mount, in mint 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 duplicated GRS reports numbered GRS2004-050693 and GRS2004-050694, dated 11 November 2004, stating that the 2.58 and 3.35 carat rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, vivid red
'Pigeon's Blood' colour, with no indication of treatment.