RUBELLITE, EMERALD AND GEM-SET NECKLACE

The necklace composed of fifty-one graduated rubellite beads together weighing approximately 638.00 carats, spaced by emerald beads together weighing approximately 32.90 carats, completed by a cylindrical clasp set with rubies and colourless sapphires together weighing approximately 1.60 and 2.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 665mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, one of the largest rubelite beads, submitted for random testing, is natural, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, other rubelite beads are of similar quality, of slightly deep, strong purplish red colour, mostly eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, a few beads are moderately included with natural inclusions and some are surface-reaching. Emerald beads in-between are of medium green colour, eye clean. On the clasp, the square-cut rubies are of strong red hue and colourless sapphires are clear, all are clean to naked eyes. Condition: Karat white and yellow gold mount, 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 GRS report numbered GRS2012-053371, dated 23 May 2012, stating that the 42.76 carat rubellite is natural, purplish-red colour, with no indication of thermal treatment.