The necklace designed with cascading fringes set with twenty-eight oval and cushion-shaped rubies, supported by lines of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, to a necklace centring on a cluster set with similarly-cut diamonds, completed by a pavé-set diamond chain clasp highlighted by a briolette ruby, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 94.22 and 29.20 carats respectively; and pair of pendent earrings en suite, the rubies and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 19.25 and 9.70 carats respectively; mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 360 to 450mm, all signed Scavia.

Colour and Clarity: According to both Gübelin and SSEF reports, the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. SSEF appendix letter further comments the necklace as an "Exceptional Ruby Necklace". Please refer to the reports and appendix for details. In our opinion, the rubies are matching, of medium deep, strong red colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions which is very common for natural Burmese rubies; some rubies have surface reaching fissures and/or tiny surface openings on their crown, not seen to naked eyes. Diamonds are about F to G colours, VS clarity. Both necklace and earrings are stamped and signed "Scavia". Condition: Karat white gold mounts, with signs of normal wear, overall in very 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 15066083 / 1 to 29 and 15066084 / 1 and 2, both dated 18 June 2015, and SSEF reports numbered 80731 and 80732, dated 29 and 30 June 2015 respectively, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. The SSEF Appendix Letter for the ruby necklace further states that 'the small inclusions found by microscopic inspection in these twenty-nine rubies represent the hallmarks of the classical ruby mines in the Mogok Valley in Burma (Myanmar)...their attractive and beautifully saturated colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in these gemstones, characteristic for the finest rubies from Burma (Myanmar)....The rubies have been carefully selected for this necklace and exhibit an attractive and matching saturated colour combined with fine quality...Assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality and size is rare and exceptional; therefore this ruby jewellery set can be considered a true treasure of nature."

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INIMITABLE ITALIAN FLAIR

Established by Domenico Scavia in Milan in 1923, Scavia started as a modest goldsmith shop.  This Italian tradition has since been passed down in the family and is currently in the hands of third-generation successor, Fulvio Maria Scavia, a multi award-winning designer-jewellery, who took home his first prize when he was just seventeen.

Over the years, this Italian name has developed into a world-class fine jewellery house, with presence in Milan, Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing and Dubai. Through his designs, Fulvio Scavia combines sophisticated Italian craftsmanship with nature’s most precious gemstones, creating jewels that enrich the mystique of the feminine ideal.

One of Scavia’s trademarks is the mastery of sculpting platinum or white gold into elegant geometric forms punctuated by diamonds. As seen in the ruby necklace and earrings suite (Lot 1730), Scavia lavishly arranged over a hundred carats of natural Burmese rubies into a cascading necklace and matching ear-pendants. Another diamond-set ‘serpente’ parure (Lot 1609) further exhibits the skillful, three-dimensional craftsmanship of Scavia.  Sitting sensuously over the feminine contours of the neck, these two suites of extremely fine hand-made jewellery instantaneously display an inimitable Italian flair.