SAPPHIRE AND RUBY NECKLACE AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

The straight-line necklace set alternatively with cushion-shaped sapphires and rubies together weighing 30.72 and 13.55 carats respectively, length approximately 420mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings, the sapphires and rubies altogether weighing 3.92 and 1.76 carats respectively; mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. (2)

Colour and Clarity: According to GIA reports, all rubies and sapphires are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. All sapphires are of saturated hue, "Royal Blue" colour, and rubies on necklace are of vivid red, "Pigeon's Blood" colour. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, both sapphires and rubies are of saturated hues, eye clean with lively brilliance. Upon 10x loupe, there are some minor natural inclusions, not seen to naked eyes and do not affect the brilliance. Condition: Karat white gold and gold mounts, all in very good conditon. 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 GIA reports numbered 1147832774 and 7152489010, date 19 March and 8 July 2013 respectively, stating that the sapphires and rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. The colour appearance of these sapphires is described in the trade as "Royal Blue", and the rubies on necklace are described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood".