Coloured Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

The double-strand necklace composed of step-cut coloured sapphires together weighing approximately 137.65 carats, linked by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 13.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 720mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the coloured sapphires are of various hues, including very light blue, lavender, yellow and pink colours, intense to deep strong orangy yellow, yellowish orange, purple-pink, violet and buish green colours. All very clean to naked eyes and lively. Most of the stones appear clean under loupe check, only a few stones may have tiny natural inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about G to H colours, mostly VS clarity. Condition: This necklace is offered without reserve. Karat white gold mount, well articulated and soft links, 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.