The cuff bangle of textured gold with a cross motif, centring on an oval ruby weighing approximately 8.40 carats, highlighted by four seed pearls, to a background set with four pear-shaped diamonds and circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.90 carats, mounted in 18 karat pink and blackened gold, length approximately 160mm.  

Colour and Clarity: According to an old Gubelin report (with picture of original mounting), the ruby is of Burmese origin, with indications of heating. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the ruby is of intense red colour. Under 10x loupe, the ruby is generally clean with a few fingerprint inclusions, minute abrasions, not seen to naked eyes. The seed pearls are of cream to cream white colour, with yellowish to slight greenish overtones, minor surface blemishes, good lustre. The diamonds are of mixed colours, ranging from H to J colours, one small round diamond is light yellow colour, VS to SI clarity. Condition: Some tarnishing to the karat pink gold, otherwise, in good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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 Gübelin report numbered 0801010, dated 9 January 2008, stating that the 8.40 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heating.