CAT'S-EYE ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

Of flower basket design, the buds applied with six oval cat's-eye alexandrites, each set on a brilliant-cut diamond-set support, the curled gold leaves adorning the basket frame pavé-set with brilliant-cut brown diamonds; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each suspending five oval cat's-eye alexandrites, to a surmount set with a cat's-eye alexandrite within a similar setting, post fittings, pendant detachable; the cat's-eye alexandrites and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 44.65 and 1.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white, yellow and brown gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, all alexandrite cat's-eyes are natural, with no indications of treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the alexandrite cat's-eyes display fair colour change, from brownish red in incandescent light, to bluish green and brownish green in daylight. Overall are very clean, except one to two pieces may have fingerprint inclusions under 10x loupe. Brown diamonds are in medium saturation, near-colourless diamonds are about G to H colours, overall in VS to SI clarity. Condition: Nice design with very fine workmanship, 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.
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 GRS report numbered GRS2008-082395, dated 30 August 2008, stating that the eighteen cat's eye alexandrites are natural, colour-changing from Bluish-Green (daylight) to Purple-Red (incandescent light) colours, with no indication of treatments.