IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, CINDY CHAO

Of ribbon floral motif design, centring on an oval ruby weighing 8.03 carats, highlighted with two cushion-shaped diamonds weighing 1.62 and 1.04 carats respectively, embellished by pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies together weighing approximately 8.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold. Ring size: 4¾

Colour and Clarity: According to both Gübelin and SSEF reports, the ruby is natural, of Burmese (Mogok) origin, with no indication of heating, of "pigeon's blood" red colour. Gübelin appendix states that this ruby "possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut." "A natural ruby from Burma of this quality represents a great rarity and the described gemstone with its combination of outstanding characteristics is thus a very exceptional treasure", additional comment from SSEF letter. Two cushion diamonds on side, according to GIA reports, are matching, D colour, VVS2 clarity. Please refer to the reports and appendix letters for details. In our opinion, the ruby is lively, of saturated red colour, eye clean with great brilliance, very rare quality found in Burmese ruby. Upon 10x loupe, the ruby has only a few natural inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Tiny rubies on shank are of similar colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: A unique design, specially commissioned ruby ring by Cindy Chao. Very fine workmanship, creating a three dimensional ring mount, 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.
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Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 1006668 and 57146 respectively, dated 1 July 2010 and 30 August 2010, stating that the 8.03 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. This colour variety of ruby may also be called "pigeon's blood red" in the trade. Further accompanied by Gübelin appendix, stating that the ruby is from the most famed Mogok Valley and 'possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut". Also accompanied by SSEF appendix letter stating that this exceptional ruby "represents a great rarity and the described gemstone with its combination of outstanding characteristics is thus a very exceptional treasure."

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2136232108 and 2156334791, dated 2 May 2012 and 18 June 2013 respectively, stating that the 1.62 and 1.04 carat diamonds are D colour, VVS2 clarity.

Also accompanied by signed box and certificate of origin and warranty.