YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Set to the front with seven graduated cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut fancy yellow and fancy intense yellow diamonds together weighing approximately 19.78 carats, to an openwork necklace set with brilliant-cut, oval and pear-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 35.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 435mm.

Colour and Clarity: All yellow diamond are certified. According to GIA reports, two yellow diamonds are Fancy Yellow colour, and VVS1 colour; five other yellow diamonds are Fancy Intense Yellow, Internally Flawless to VS1 clarity respectively. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the yellow diamonds are generally matching, of medium to medium intense yellow face-up colour, good brilliance. Colourless diamonds are about E to G colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Platinum and karat gold mount, nice workmanship and the entire necklace lays out very smooth, overall in very good condition.
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 two GIA reports numbered 6155269965 and 6155349654, dated 14 June 2013 and 4 July 2013 respectively, stating that the 5.58 and 2.54 carat diamonds are natural, Fancy Yellow colour, VVS1 clarity. Further accompanied by five GIA reports stating that the 3.35, 3.17, 2.80, 1.21 and 1.13 carat diamonds are natural, Fancy Intense Yellow colour, Internally Flawless to VS1 clarity.