Magnificent Diamond necklace and a brooch, Adler

The necklace designed as a graduated line of thirty-nine brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 360mm, the brooch set with similar stones, both mounted in platinum, signed Adler.

Necklace and brooch both stamped Pt 900 for platinum and signed Adler. Necklace: total diamond weight 144.64 carats, for further information please refer to the 39 reports. Brooch: total diamond weight estimated to be approximately 7.60 carats, generally I-J colour, VS clarity. Minor scratches to metal, otherwise in very 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."

The necklace is accompanied by thirty-nine GIA reports, dated 2008.

Report no.        Colour                          Clarity                     Weight

 

GIA 17492006            G                     VS1                             3.02

GIA 8491444              H                     VVS1, Potential?          7.17

GIA 8462900              H                     VVS2                          7.21

GIA 8470289              H                     VVS2                          3.33

GIA 8457481              H                     VS1                             3.69

GIA 7138663              H                     VS2                             15.78

GIA 17492003            H                     VS2                             3.01

GIA 8461380              I                       VVS2                          2.40

GIA 8494745              I                       VVS2, Potential           2.16

GIA 8479692              I                       VS1                             3.48

GIA 8489971              I                       VS1                             3.26

GIA 17492005            I                       VS1                             3.04

GIA 17492004            I                       VS1                             3.00

GIA 17492867            I                       VS1                             3.00

GIA 8455859              I                       VS1                             2.58

GIA 8483724              I                       VS1                             2.29

GIA 8491137              I                       VS1                             2.17

GIA 8439734              I                       VS1                             2.06

GIA 17492438            I                       VS1                             2.00

GIA 8453015              I                       VS2                             5.84

GIA 8453008              I                       VS2                             5.04

GIA 8459310              I                       VS2                             5.01

GIA 8398518              I                       VS2                             4.31

GIA 8444111              I                       VS2                             4.05

GIA 8481541              I                       VS2                             3.04

GIA 8379119              I                       VS2                             3.04

GIA 17492756            I                       VS2                             3.02

GIA 8483725              I                       VS2                             2.51

GIA 8456425              J                       VVS1, Potential           2.05

GIA 8485974              J                       VVS2                          2.32

GIA 17492728            J                       VS1                             3.02

GIA 8470478              J                       VS1                             2.67

GIA 8474201              J                       VS2                             5.55

GIA 8459309              J                       VS2                             4.37

GIA 8470327              J                       VS2                             4.03

GIA 8487820              J                       VS2                             3.08

GIA 17492727            J                       VS2                             3.02

GIA 17492726            J                       VS2                             2.02

GIA 17492729            L                      VS1                             2.00