The hinged bangle designed as two confronting lions' heads centering a cabochon sapphire, the faces and manes pavé-set with round diamonds, their eyes set with 4 small round diamonds of yellow hue, the bodies froming the bracelet sides decorated with stripes of cabochon rubies and cabochon sapphires alternating with bands of round diamonds, the total diamond weight 22.75 carats, mounted in gold and silver.

Several small round diamonds missing from the lion's heads, diamonds are SI, near colorless (decorative in quality). Large cabochon sapphire at clasp loose in setting. Some colored stones with surface reaching inclusions. Yellow diamonds are not tested for natural origin of color. Colored stones are a shade deeper than indicated by catalogue illustrations. Gross weight approximately 108 dwts, Interior Circumference 6½ inches.
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.