Yellow Diamond and Diamond Necklace

Set with alternating emerald-cut yellow diamonds and diamonds, completed by a necklace set with numerous princess-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, the yellow diamonds and diamonds together weighing approximately 39.73 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 400mm.

Colour and Clarity: Six yellow diamonds and six colourless diamonds are certified and natural. According to GIA reports, four coloured diamonds are of Fancy Yellow to Fancy Intense Yellow; another two coloured diamonds of 1.01 and 1.00-ct are both Fancy Intense Yellow colour, SI1 and VS1 clarity respectively. The six colourless diamonds are of E to F colours, VS1 to VS2 clarity. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, other smaller yellow diamonds are of light to fancy light yellow hue, VS clarity. Colourless diamonds are probably of F to G colours, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Platinum and karat yellow gold mount, 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 six GIA reports, stating that the yellow diamonds ranging from 1.04 to 1.00 carat are natural, Fancy Yellow and Fancy Intense Yellow colour, the 1.00 carat diamond is VS1 clarity, the 1.01 carat diamond is SI1 clarity; further accompanied by six GIA reports, stating that the diamonds ranging from 1.12 to 1.00 carat are E to F colour, VS1 to VS2 clarity.