Designed as a graduated line of step-cut emeralds, to the old-mine- and old European-cut diamond surrounds and spacers, suspending a fringe of eleven similarly set pear-shaped emeralds, the emeralds and diamonds weighing approximately 59.43 and 80.00 carats respectively, mounted in yellow gold and silver, eleven fringes detachable, length approximately 470mm.

Accompanied by AGL reports numbered CS43621, CS43619 and CS43620 dated 6 December 2010, stating that the three emeralds weighing 9.97, 5.38 and 3.94 carats respectively, all are of Colombian origin with no indications of clarity enhancement. For further details, please refer to reports. Mounted in silver and gold as tested. Emeralds, estimated to weigh approximately from 0.70 to 9.97 carats, with a total weight of approximately 59.43 carats, are medium green of medium strong to strong saturation, with very good transparency, some typical inclusions, a few surface reaching, abrasions and chips when viewed under 10X magnification. Diamonds estimated to weigh total of approximately 80.00 carats, are on average I-J color, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal consistent to age and use. Claps secure. Overall in good condition. Please note that Sotheby's is not responsible for the accuracy of any estimated weights provided by gemological certificates.
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Accompanied by three AGL reports, numbered CS 43621, CS 43619 and CS 43620, all dated 6 December 2010 stating that three emeralds weighing 9.97, 5.38 and 3.94 carats are natural, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement.