GEM-SET AND DIAMOND RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING EAR CLIPS, Van Cleef & Arpels

The ring and pair of matching earrings of textured bombé form, each centring on a cabochon sapphire altogether weighing approximately 4.90 carats, surrounded by cabochon rubies and emeralds altogether weighing approximately 2.30 and 1.50 carats, highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 105073 and 106314 respectively. (2) Ring size: 4¾

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the cabochon sapphires are slightly deep blue colour, rubies are medium strong purplish red colour and emeralds of medium bright green colour. All are eye cleans. Upon 10x loupe, all the gemstones have natural inclusions, with minor to moderate surface abrasions and pits, but generally not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, are about G to I colours, VS clarity. All are signed and numbered, with French assay and maker's marks. Condition: Karat gold mounts, with signs of wear to the metal, otherwise in 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.