RED SPINEL AND DIAMOND RING AND PAIR OF MATCHING PENDENT EARRINGS

Centring on an oval red spinel weighing 10.45 carats, to a stylised mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds, extending to the split shoulders; and pair of matching pendent earrings, each suspending an oval red spinel weighing 4.74 and 4.84 carats respectively, surmounted by a carved floral shaped crystal highlighted by a circular-cut ruby; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2) Ring size: 5¼

Colour and Clarity: According to GRS reports, all the red spinels are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the red spinel on ring is of deep, brownish red colour, clean to both naked eyes and loupe check. Two oval spinels on earrings are of brighter red hue, very clean and only one stone has a minor crystal inclusion under 10x loupe. Diamonds are about G to H colours, VS clarity. Rock crystals are clear and transparent. Condition: This ring and earrings set is offered without reserve, all 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 reports numbered GRS2011-062087, GRS2011-062086 and GRS2011-062085, dated 28 June 2011, stating that the 10.45, 4.74 and 4.84 carat spinels are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of treatments.