Designed as undulating line of brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds embellished with oval rubies, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, length approximately 165mm, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece contains ruby of Burmese origin and therefore cannot be imported into the US. Please contact the jewellery department for further information or see our Important Notices. Stamped PT 950 for platinum and 750 for gold. Inscribed R. 39.72 probably indicating the total weight of the rubies. Rubies of a red hue with good saturation of colour. Typical crystal inclusions noticeable to the unaided eye, some are surface reaching, minor nicks and chips mostly only noticeable under magnification. Well matched in colour. Also inscribed B. 6.94 probably indicating the total weight of the diamonds, on average G-I colour and VS-SI clarity. Signs of minor wear to the metal, minor scratches to the metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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