The necklace of swag design, set to the front with five cabochon rubies together weighing approximately 82.85 carats, decorated by calibré-cut amethysts and brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished throughout by cabochon emeralds together weighing approximately 12.00 carats; and pair of matching ear clips, each set with two cabochon rubies altogether weighing approximately 34.20 carats; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 32.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 395mm, signed. (2)  

Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin reports, all cabochon rubies are natural, of Tajikistan, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the cabochon rubies are matching, of intense red colour, translucent clarity. Upon 10x loupe, there natural crystal and feather inclusions, with a few surface reaching fissures, not noticeable to naked eyes. Emeralds are of intense green colour, eye clean. Calibre-cut amethysts are of medium intense purple colour, very clean. Diamonds are about I to J colours, VVS to VS clarity. Both are signed Mauboussin Paris. Condition: Karat yellow gold mounts, with signs of wear to the metal, otherwise all 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 reports numbered 14111016 / 1 to 5 and 14111017 / 1 and 2, both dated 14 November 2014, stating that the nine rubies are natural, of Tajikistan (Pamir) origin, with no indications of heating.