Of fringe design, set with 21 hexagonal-shaped citrines, 21 hexagonal-shaped sapphires, 22 round rubies, and 22 round emeralds, gross weight approximately 58 dwts, length 15½ inches, signed Gianmaria Buccellati Italy, numbered 01515, with maker's mark and Italian marks. With signed box.

In good condition overall, with light surface wear. Sapphires are a light violet blue, lightly included with some minor chipping and abrading at facet junctions. Rubies are a light, purplish red, moderately to heavily included with some abrading evident under magnification. Emeralds are a light, bluish green, moderately to heavily included with some surface reaching inclusions and surface chipping. Citrines are a lively, orangy and yellowish brown, eye clean. Colored stones are extremely well matched for color and size. Necklace is very flexible and well made, signed on the reverse of the chain on the female end of the clasp, scratch number on the clasp tongue.
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.