RARE AND FINE PAIR OF SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS

Each suspending on an oscillating cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.75 and 6.27 carats respectively, within a frame set with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 9.30 carats, surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.34 and 2.37 carats respectively, mounted in platinum.

Colour and Clarity: According to both Gübelin and AGL reports, two sapphires are natural, of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Also accompanied by a Jewelfolio, stating that these two sapphires are a very rare pair of well-matched sapphires possessing superior colour, uncommon clarity and well-proportioned cut. Please refer to the reports and Jewelfolio for details. In our opinion, both sapphires are of matching, intense velvety blue colour, eye clean and lively. Upon 10x loupe, no noticeable inclusions in both stones and there is only one tiny nick at table corner of one sapphire, not seen to naked eyes. Two round diamonds surmounted on the earstuds are F colour, VS2 clarity, with nice brilliance. Other smaller round and cushion diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Platinum earring mounts, 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. 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 Gübelin report numbered 1007209 and 1007210, and AGL reports numbered CS 42323 and CS42324, stating that the 6.27 and 7.75 carat sapphires are natural, of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Sapphires which have not been heated are scarce; also accompanied by a separate AGL JewelFolio, stating that "such a well matched pair of Kashmir sapphires possessing such a combination of attributes as superior color, uncommon clarity and well-proportioned cut, is very rare."; further accompanied by a duplicated GIA report numbered 11347430, dated 30 November 2000, stating that the 2.34 carat diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity.

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