SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Designed as a line of oval, cushion-shaped and step-cut sapphires weighing 47.64 carats in total, each within the brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamond surround, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, length approximately 410mm.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95208, stating that the sapphires weighing 3.19, 2.91, 2.37, 2.27, 2.27, 1.93, 1.83, 1.67, 1.65, 1.39, 1.37, 1.36, 1.21, 1.09, 1.03 and 0.88 carats are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, the sapphires weighing 4.53, 3.10, 2.66, 2.13, 1.85, 1.20 and 0.83 carats are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating, and that the sapphire weighing 2.80 carats is of Ceylon origin, with indications of heating. Also accompanied by Gübelin report no. 17100020 / 1 to 24, stating that the sapphires weighing 3.19, 3.10, 2.91, 2.66, 2.37, 2.27, 2.13, 1.93, 1.86, 1.83, 1.67, 1.65, 1.39, 1.37, 1.36, 1.21, 1.20, 1.10 and 0.88 carats are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, the sapphire weighing 4.53 carats is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, the sapphire weighing 0.83 carat is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating, the sapphire weighing 2.80 carats is of Ceylon origin, with indications of heating, and the sapphires weighing 1.03 and 2.27 carats with no indications of heating, origin not determinable. For more details, please refer to the reports. Stamped PT950 for platinum, and OR on the clasp tongue for gold. Sapphires are of medium light to medium dark tone, blue to violetish blue colour, and medium to medium strong saturation, under 10x magnification, there are typical inclusions with some surface reaching, small nicks, minor abrasions, a few tiny chips, and a few sapphire with minor colour zoning. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 23.00 - 25.00 carats in total, on average G to I colour, mainly VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of minor wear to the metal. Overall 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95208, dated 22 September 2017, stating that sixteen sapphires are of Kashmir origin, and eight sapphires of Ceylon origin, with twenty-three sapphires showing no indications of heating and one with indications of heating.

Also accompanied by Gübelin report no. 17100020 / 1 to 24, dated 25 October 2017, stating that nineteen sapphires are of Kashmir origin, two sapphires are of Ceylon origin, one sapphire is of Burmese origin and two sapphires are not determinable, with twenty-three sapphires showing no indications of heating and one with indications of heating.