RUBY AND DIAMOND 'FOLIAGE' BRACELET, CIRCA 1959, Van Cleef & Arpels

The foliage bracelet of cross-over design set with a line of calibré-cut diamonds, edged by graduated oval and cushion-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 29.60 carats, and graduated marquise-shaped diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 20.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, length approximately 170mm, signed and numbered 84059.

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin report, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubies are of matching, strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions, which are very common to natural rubies. A few stones have tiny chips or nicks on girdle, commensuring to the age of the bracelet. Diamonds are probably D to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Also accompanied by an authenticity certificate stating that this bracelet is a genuine VCA item, circa 1959. Signed and numbered to the clasp. Condition: Platinum and karat white gold mount, in very good 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 Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity, dated 29 July 2010, stating that this bracelet is a genuine Van Cleef & Arpels item; also accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1003669/1to34, dated 11 March 2010, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; and a signed box.