DIAMOND AND GEM-SET 'AZALEA' BANGLE, CINDY CHAO

Modelled as an azalea, set in the centre with an oval fancy light yellow diamond weighing 7.02 carats, the petals decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted by circular-cut rubies, pink sapphires and rhodolites together weighing approximately 14.65 carats, to an openwork bangle set with circular-cut diamonds of colourless, yellow, orange and brown hues, the diamonds together weighing approximately 43.75 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, inner diameter approximately 57.71 x 56.25mm, signed.

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA report, the diamond is of fancy light yellow colour, VS2 clarity. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the fancy coloured diamonds in the surround are of light to intense yellow, brown and green hues. The pink sapphires are of a light to intense pink colours, rhodolites are of a rose pink colour and rubies are of a vivid reddish pink colour. Under 10x loupe, some have natural crystal inclusions. The near-colourless diamonds are mostly about G-I colours, VS clarity. Condition: 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 GIA report numbered 5111611939, dated 18 January 2010, stating that the 7.02 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Light Yellow colour, VS2 clarity; also accompanied by a certificate of origin & warranty and a signed box.