Centring on a cabochon cat's-eye rubellite weighing 8.41 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds alternately-set with step-cut pink sapphires, the pink sapphires together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.

Colour and Clarity: According to a gem report, the cat's-rubelite is natural. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the rubelite is of strong, raspberry red colour, displaying a moderate strong chatoyancy. Upon 10x loupe, there are typical needle inclusions, not seen to naked eyes. The square pink sapphires are of medium deep purple pink colour, eye clean. Diamonds together weighing approximately 0.75 carat, are about I colour, SI clarity. Condition: This ring is offered without reserve. Karat white 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 gemological report, stating that the 8.41 carat cat's eye rubellite is natural tourmaline.