The between-the-finger ring designed as two butterflies and a flower, set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 5.04 carats, surrounded by pear-shaped diamonds, the butterflies set with seven pear-shaped rubies, embellished by a briolette, a marquise-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 5.80 and 9.90 carats respectively, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6 

Colour and Clarity: According to both SSEF and GIA reports, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Centre cushion-shaped ruby, weighing 5.04 carats, is of vivid red colour, which can be called as "Pigeon's Blood" red colour in trade. Please refer to both reports for details. Smaller rubies weighs from approximately 0.51 to 1.02 carats each. In our opinion, the largest ruby is of saturated strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there is one surface-reaching feather under the table, not noticeable to naked eyes in normal lighting. Other rubies are of similar colour, eye clean, with only minor natural inclusions under loupe check. Diamonds are about D to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. Condition: Innovative and pretty design, platinum ring mount, cannot be re-sized and currently is American size 6, in mint 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 SSEF and GIA reports numbered 77764 and 7162859698, dated 12 December 2014 and 22 January 2015, stating that the eight rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. SSEF reports states that the colour of the largest ruby and part of the smaller rubies may also be called 'pigeon blood red' in the trade. GIA report states that the color appearance of these stones is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood".