Comprising a button-shaped cultured pearl and collet-set diamond necklace, the front suspending a fringe of cultured pearls and drop-shaped fluted emeralds with pear-shaped ruby surmounts, embellished with marquise-shaped, rose- and circular-cut diamonds, and a pair of pendent earrings; the emeralds, rubies and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 149.00, 14.00 and 25.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 415mm.  (2)

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the carved emeralds are of medium to intense green colour, typical inclusions visible to the naked eyes, some inclusions may be surface reaching visible under 10x loupe. The rubies are of semi-translucent intense purplish red to red colour, moderately included with surface reaching inclusions under 10x loupe. The diamonds are of I-J colours, mostly VS-SI clarity. The cultured pearls are of white colour, with rosé, yellowish and greenish overtones, fair to good lustre, some with surface pits and blemishes under close inspection. Condition: 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.