Emerald and Diamond Necklace

The bib necklace composed of twenty-two step-cut emeralds, the five largest emeralds together weighing 22.86 carats, the remaining seventeen emeralds together weighing approximately 34.90 carats, interspersed by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 78.13 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 410mm.

Colour and Clarity: Five largest emeralds to the front are certified. According to GIA reports, these five emeralds are natural, with indications of minor to moderate clarity enhancement. 45 pear-shaped diamonds and 1 round diamond are certified. According to the reports, only two pear diamonds are of H colour, Internally Flawless and VVS1 clarity respectively; while the other 44 diamonds are of D to G colours, VVS1 to SI2 clarity. Please refer to all these GIA reports for details. In our opinion, other non-certified emeralds are probably of similar quality. The round diamonds and smaller pear-shaped diamonds are probably of E to G colours, VS clarity. Condition: Nice impressive necklace, karat white and 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 five GIA reports, stating that the 6.80, 5.03, 3.91, 3.74 and 3.38 carat emeralds are natural, with indications of minor to moderate clarity enhancement; further accompanied by forty-six GIA reports, stating that the forty-five pear-shaped and one brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 1.66 to 0.70 carat are D to H colour, Internally Flawless to SI2 clarity.