Set with an oval ruby weighing 8.48 carats, flanked by pear-shaped diamonds, within a circular-cut yellow diamond surround, mounted in platinum and 22 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 7¼

Colour and Clarity: According to the SSEF, AGL and GRS reports, the ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, and with no indications of heating. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the ruby is medium orangy red colour, bright and lively. Under the 10x loupe inspection, there are typical fingerprint inclusions with one surface reaching, one tiny chip at the pavilion and very minor abrasion on one facet junction. Two pear-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 0.80 carat, about G to H colour, SI clarity. The yellow melee diamonds together weighing approximately 0.50 carat, of intense to vivid yellow colour, mainly VS to SI clarity (with a few I1 clarity). Condition: Platinum and karat yellow gold ring mount, hardly any signs of wear, in very good overall 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, AGL and GRS reports numbered 83417, CS 69881 and GRS2015-042740, dated 18 December 2015, 1 September 2015 and 8 May 2015 respectively, stating that the 8.48 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.