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Impressive ruby, seed pearl and diamond parure
Estimate
290,000 - 480,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Seed pearls, rubies, diamonds, gold
Comprising: a necklace set with an oval ruby stated to weigh 33.33 carats, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, from three seed pearl torsades, length approximately 375mm; a bracelet of similar design set with an oval ruby stated to weigh 12.30 carats, length approximately 180mm; and a ring set with an oval ruby stated to weigh 13.00 carats, within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, size 53, each piece with French assay marks.
Condition
Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece contains rubies of Burmese origin and therefore cannot be imported into the US. Please contact the jewellery department for further information or see our Important Notices.
Each piece with French assay mark and stamped Or 750 for 18 carat gold. Necklace inscribed R 33.33, referring to the carat weight of the central ruby, and B. 12.01, referring to the total carat weight of the diamonds. Bracelet inscribed R 12.30, referring to the carat weight of the ruby, and B 5.01, referring to the total carat weight of the diamonds. Ring inscribed R 13.00, referring to the declared weight of the ruby, and B 1.83, referring to the total carat weight of the brilliant-cut diamonds. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with typical surface reaching inclusions, scratches, small cavities and abrasions. Brilliant-cut diamonds on average G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as graded in the mounting. Seed pearls well matched in colour, of white to slightly cream body colour, with good skin and lustre. Little signs of wear to the metal, clasps secure. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 112 grams.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."