COLLECTION OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND JEWELLERY

Comprising: a five stone ring, set at alternates with cushion-shaped sapphires and circular-cut diamonds, to a scrolled gallery, size O ½; a brooch designed as a crescent, set with graduated oval sapphires, accented by circular- and single-cut diamonds, late 19th century; and a bracelet millegrain collet-set to the front with three circular-cut  sapphires, interspersed with similarly set circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 160mm, early 20th century.

Ring: Estimated total diamond weight 0.40 - 0.45 carats, bright and lively stones. Sapphires well matched in colour a moderately strong blue, some with colour zoning visible with magnification, the central stone with a surface reaching fracture, some small chips to girdle edges on stones. Light scratches to band. Brooch: Scratched inventory marks. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.35 - 0.40 carats, bright, lively stones. Sapphires a medium blue with medium saturation. Typical inclusions visible with a 10x lens. Pin to reverse a little bent. Later safety chain. Bracelet: Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.40 - 2.50 carats, mixed colours and clarities. Sapphires a medium blue with moderately strong saturation of colour, well matched. Well articulated. Secure clasp with safety chain. Collection in good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."