RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Set with thirty-seven graduated oval rubies together weighing 50.57 carats, decorated by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 42.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 420mm.

Colour and Clarity: According to both Gübelin and GRS reports, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment, of vivid red, GRS-type "Pigeon's Blood" colour. Gübelin note states that these rubies come from the most famed mine in Mogok Valley. Please refer to the reports and note for details. In our opinion, the rubies are matching, of strong red colour, slightly included to eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions and surface fissures or nicks, not noticeable to naked eyes. Diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Karat white gold and gold 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.
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 Gübelin and GRS reports numbered 12121037/1 to 37 and GRS2013-011474 respectively, dated 19 December 2012 and 11 January 2013, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, vivid red (GRS type "pigeon's blood") colour, with no indications of thermal treatment. Further accompanied by Gübelin note stating that the rubies are from the most famed Mogok Valley.