Gemstones

1. INSPECTION All dimensions, measurements and weight listed in the catalogue or Condition Report are as stated. 2. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS All sales are final, with no returns, exchanges or refunds. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS and without recourse and neither SS GEM TRAD?NG nor the Consignor makes any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, of any kind or nature as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, correctness of the catalogue, Condition Report or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, attribution, period, style, culture, source, origin, exhibitions significance of any Lot. The absence of any reference to the condition of a Lot does not imply that the Lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, restoration, imperfections, the effects of aging, or any other defects. The reference to particular defects does not imply the absence of others. All statements contained in Condition Reports, advertisements, salesroom postings or announcements, and catalogues, including online catalogues and brochures, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, express or implied, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. No employee or agent of SS GEM TRAD?NG is authorized to make any oral or written representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to any property on behalf of SS GEM TRAD?NG or the Consignor. SS GEM TRAD?NG and the Consignor are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue, Condition Report, or any supplemental material. SS GEM TRAD?NG and the Consignor make no representations or warranties, express or implied, that the buyer acquires any copyright or reproduction rights in any Lot sold. SS GEM TRAD?NG reserves the right to reproduce any image of any Lots in the catalogue. SS GEM TRAD?NGretains the copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for SS GEM TRAD?NG relating to a Lot, including the contents of the catalogue. Neither the buyer, nor any other person, may use such material without prior written consent by SS GEM TRAD?NG 3. ESTIMATES Each Lot offered for sale is given a high and low Estimate representing the range which, in the opinion of SS GEM TRAD?NG, represents a fair prediction of the Lot?s auction price. Pre-sale Estimates, which do not include the Buyer?s Premium, may or may not reflect the Hammer Price of a Lot and should not be relied upon as a statement of its value, the price at which the Lot will sell, or for any other purpose. SS GEM TRAD?NG reserves the right to adjust Estimates on any Lot prior to or during the auction. 4. WITHDRAWAL AND BIDDING SS GEM TRAD?NG reserves the right to withdraw any Lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any Bid for any reason and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal or rejection. The highest bidder for each Lot, acknowledged by the auctioneer, shall be the ?buyer.? In the case of error, uncertainty regarding the validity of any Bid, or any dispute with respect to bidding, whether during or after the sale, the auctioneer has absolute, final and sole discretion to determine the successful bidder, to permit bidding to continue, to rescind the sale, or to re-offer and re-sell the disputed Lot. 5. BUYER?S PREMIUM AND SALES TAX The total purchase price payable by the buyer includes the Hammer Price of the Lot, a Buyer?s Premium for that Lot equal to 22% of the Hammer Price, as well as any and all applicable state and local sales taxes (online buyer?s Premium 24%). Tax-exempt individuals, businesses, and organizations must present a valid tax exemption certificate at the time of purchase. 6. RESERVES Lots offered for auction are subject to a Reserve, which is the confidential minimum Hammer Price below which such Lot will not be sold. The Reserve is set by SS GEM TRAD?NG in consultation with the Consignor. No Reserve shall exceed the low pre-sale Estimate of the Lot as stated in the catalogue, or as amended by posted notices or oral announcements prior to or during the auction. The auctioneer may implement the Reserve by opening the bidding on any Lot by placing a Bid on behalf of the Consignor and bidding up to the amount of the Reserve, placing successive or consecutive Bids for a Lot, or placing Bids in response to other bidders. Neither Consignors nor their agents are permitted to Bid on their own items. 7. NOTICE REGARDING CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF GOODS (A) Jewelry: Jewelry sold at SS GEM TRAD?NG may have been previously repaired, altered or embellished. Prospective bidders understand and acknowledge that colored gemstones offered for sale may have been treated to enhance their color, clarity, transparency, or appearance. Certain enhancement methods, including heating and oiling, have been generally accepted by the international jewelry trade, but may have some impact on the durability of the gemstone. Therefore, special care of the gemstone may be required over time. For example, gemstones that have been oiled previously may require re-oiling after a period of time to maintain their maximum appearance. SS GEM TRAD?NG will not obtain a gemological report for each gemstone offered for sale. It is the buyer?s responsibility to personally examine any property in which he or she is interested, before the auction takes place, to evaluate its condition, size, and whether or not it has been altered, damaged, repaired or restored. Neither SS GEM TRAD?NGnor S the Consignor makes any representations or warranties expressed or implied, of any kind or nature with respect to the color, clarity, condition, size, quality, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, source, or origin of any Lots of jewelry. (b) Clocks and Watches: Many clocks and watches have been repaired in the course of their lifetime and may now incorporate parts that are not original to them. Watches with waterproof or water-resistant cases may have been opened to identify type and condition. SS GEM TRAD?NG makes no representations or warranties that any clock or watch is in working order, or that wristwatches with waterproof or water-resistant cases are still waterproof or water-resistant at the time of purchase. By bidding, buyers understand and acknowledge that they are solely responsible for any battery replacement, general service or further repairs that may be necessary. All Rolex watches are sold as viewed and SS GEM TRAD?NG cannot guarantee the authenticity of any individual component part of such watches. Watches with bands that are made of, or incorporate, materials from endangered or protected species (such as ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, whale bone, certain species of coral and Brazilian rosewood) may be subject to restrictions and regulations in certain countries and may not be lawfully imported or exported without proper permits. It is the buyer?s responsibility to determine and comply with the requirements of any applicable state, federal and international laws or regulations governing the import or export of property containing endangered or protected wildlife material. The buyer?s inability to import or export property containing such material shall not constitute grounds for cancellation or rescission of the sale. It is the buyer?s responsibility to personally examine any property in which he or she is interested, before the auction takes place, to evaluate its condition, size, and whether or not it has been altered, damaged, repaired or restored. Neither MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS nor the Consignor makes any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, of any kind or nature with respect to the condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, material, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, attribution, period, style, culture, source, origin, of any Lots of clocks or watches. 8. INTERNET BIDDING Internet bidding auctions. MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS is not responsible for errors, failures or omissions to execute internet Bids for any reason. (a) Internet Bids: SS GEM TRAD?NG offer clients the opportunity to Bid online for all sales. By bidding online, you understand and acknowledge that you are bound by these Terms and Conditions as well as the Terms and Conditions of any online bidding services that SS GEM TRAD?NG may use. 9. BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY Upon the fall of the auctioneer?s hammer, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer, and the contract between the Consignor and the buyer is concluded. At the time of sale, the winning buyer will immediately pay the total purchase price and assumes full risk and responsibility for that Lot without limitation, including liability for loss or damage. SS GEM TRAD?NG reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until funds have cleared. 11. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT The total purchase price payable by the buyer shall equal the Hammer Price of the Lot, the Buyer?s Premium 22% (online buyer?s premium 24%), and any and all applicable sales taxes. DOMESTIC CLIENTS: SS GEM TRAD?NG accepts bank wire transfers, paypal. Additionally, (a) items purchased in person must be paid for on the day of the auction. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS: SS GEM TRAD?NG accept bank wire transfers, Paypal. Additionally for items purchased online, the buyer will be emailed an invoice the day after the auction. Buyer shall be responsible for contacting SS GEM TRAD?NG to make payments. 12. SHIPPING & PACKING: It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to remove purchased property at his or her expense following the auction. SS GEM TRAD?NG is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, error, omission or delay by any packing, shipping, or transport company or individual, whether or not recommended by SS GEM TRAD?NG. The buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for packing, handling, and shipping of purchased Lots, and is required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Please be aware that shipping charges may be substantial for larger and/or valuable items.