Collet-set with a cushion-shaped ruby, the shoulders highlighted with baguette diamonds, signed Hemmerle, size 55^1/2.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 87532, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and by Gübelin report no. 8412036, dated 14 December 1984, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.32 carats is of Burmese origin. Signed GH for Hemmerle. Stamped Pt 900 for platinum and 750 and OR for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Ruby red of strong saturation, with good transparency, a few typical inclusions visible under 10 x magnification, small abrasions; for further details on the stone, please refer to the gemmological reports. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with normal use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 14 grams.
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