Comprising: A crescent-shaped brooch, set to the centre with oval cabochon rubies, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds; a ring set with a red cabochon spinel, surrounded by baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds; a pair of pendent earrings, each suspending a cultured pearl, from a cluster of cabochon rubies, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, pendant detachable; a spinel and diamond ring; a pair of ruby and diamond earrings; a cultured pearl and diamond ring; a brooch set with four jadeite cabochons, cabochon synthetic ruby and diamond brooch, decorated by circular-cut diamonds; a pair of polished gold and pear-shaped jadeite earrings, clip and post fittings; a carved jadeite plaque, accompanied by a gold chain, length approximately 700mm; a watch by Raymond Weil, date aperture, length approximately 180mm; an abacus jadeite ring; mounted in 14 and 18 karat yellow and white gold, some items not illustrated. (11)

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the abacus ring is of strong apple green colour with slightly cloudy texture, thickness and width approximately 2.40 x 4.01mm. The jadeite cabochons on brooch are of matching emerald green colour with minor white clouds, measuring approximately 9.24 to 9.56 and 3.20 to 3.78mm. All jadeites have medium to good transluency. The tumbled ruby on the jadeite brooch is SYNTHETIC, of strong red colour, with surface abrasions upon 10x check, weighing approximately 7.50 carats. Old-cut diamonds on this brooch are probably of J to K colours, SI clarity; some diamonds have surface chips, together weighing approximately 1.60 carats. Cabochon red spinel set on the ring is vivid red colour, included to naked eyes with surface reaching cracks. Other cabochon rubies set on the brooch and matching earrings are purplish red colour, translucent clarity with surface pits and cracks. Rubies on brooch weighing approximately 24.50 carats. Cultured pearl on the ring is of slightly button-shape, white colour with moderate surface blemishes, measuring approximately 13.38 x 12.06mm; two pearl drops on earrings are oblong to drop-shape, similar colour and quality to the pearl on ring, measuring approximately 10.68 x 12.28 and 10.50 x 12.01mm. The rubies on the earrings together weighing approximately 4.00 carats. Diamonds generally are about G to I colours, VS to SI clarity. Lady's wristwatch (not illustrated in catalogue) is gold-plated, NOT solid karat gold. The jadeite plaque (not illustrated) measures approximately 50.98 x 32.16 x 5.18mm. The red cabochon spinel weighing approximately 13.00 carats. Condition: This group of jewellery is offered without reserve. Vintage jewellery shows surface abrasions and scratches to the mounts. Slight discolouration to the metal on the jadeite and synthetic ruby brooch. Please note we do not guarantee watch movement, which is quartz movement, in running order at the moment. Overall, all pieces are in fair to 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.

Ring size: 5 to 5¾