RUBY AND DIAMOND 'FLORAL' NECKLACE

Of floral motif design, set with graduated oval and cushion-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 112.41 carats, to a necklace set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 41.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 430mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to the GRS report, all the rubies are of Burmese origin, 64 with no indications of heating and 4 with indications of heating. 6 of the rubies are of pigeon’s blood colour. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubies are pinkish-red to vivid red colour. Under 10x loupe, there are natural typical crystal and silk inclusions. The diamonds are about H colour, VS-SI clarity. Condition: 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 GRS report numbered GRS2013-011148, dated 3 January 2013, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, pinkish-red to vivid red (pigeon’s blood) colour, sixty-four rubies with no indication of heating and four with indication of heating.