COLOUR-CHANGING GARNET AND RUBY RING

Centring on a colour-changing garnet weighing 18.09 carats, decorated with circular-cut rubies together weighing approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in 18 karat pink gold. Ring size: 5¾

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, the colour-changing garnet is natural, with no indication of treatments. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the garnet shows a distinct colour-change from strong red in incandescent lighting, to deep brownish green colour in daylight. Very clean to naked eyes, with only some silk inclusions upon loupe check. Rubies are strong purplish red colour, eye clean. Condition: Karat pink gold ring mount, signs of wear to the shank, 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.

Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2012-012750, dated 11 January 2012, stating that the 18.09 carat Colour-Changing Pyrope-Spessartite (-Garnet) is natural, display colour-changing from deep blackish-green (day light) to vivid-red (incandescent light), with no indication of treatments.