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NO RESERVE | RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND SUITEImportant information about this lot
Price Realised CHF 44,100
Estimate
CHF 30,000 - CHF 50,000
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Condition report
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-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear with few scratches. Necklace and bracelet with secure clasps, earrings fitted with clip backs for pierced and non-pierced ears.
Necklace: -Additional marks: R 32.98, OR750, E 1.80, B 23.30. -Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 2001, report no. 156282: 1 cabochon ruby from Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, 2 emeralds with moderate indications of clarity enhancement (oil), 836 diamonds. -Ruby: 32.98 carats (as stated on the mount), translucent to opaque with cavities and typical surface-reaching and eye visible inclusions. -Emeralds: for a total weight of 1.80 carats (as stated on the mount), with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching. -Diamonds: for a total weight of 23.30 carats (as stated on the mount), on average H to I colour, VS to SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits.
Bracelet: -Additional marks: R 21.70, E 2.08, B 11.34, OR 750. -Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 2001, report no. 156283: 1 cabochon ruby from Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, 2 emeralds with moderate indications of clarity enhancement (oil), 390 diamonds. -Ruby: 21.70 carats (as stated on the mount), translucent to opaque with cavities and typical surface-reaching and eye visible inclusions. -Emeralds: for a total weight of 2.80 carats (as stated on the mount), with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching. Some chips and abrasion marks. -Diamonds: for a total weight of 11.34 carats (as stated on the mount), on average H to I colour, VS to SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits.
Earrings: -Additional marks: OR 750, B 2.15, R 17.44, E 1.24. -Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 2001, report no. 156284: 2 cabochon rubies from Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, 2x1 emerald with moderate indications of clarity enhancement (oil), 2x17 diamonds. -Ruby: for a total weight of 17.44 carats (as stated on the mount), translucent to opaque with cavities and typical surface-reaching and eye visible inclusions. -Emeralds: for a total weight of 1.24 carats (as stated on the mount), with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching. Some chips. -Diamonds: for a total weight of 2.15 carats (as stated on the mount), on average H to I colour, VS to SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits.
Ring: -Additional marks: B 0.81, OR 750, R 10.72, E 0.84. -Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 2001, report no. 156285: 1 cabochon ruby from Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, 2 emeralds and 14 diamonds. -Ruby: 10.72 carats (as stated on the mount), translucent to opaque with cavities and typical surface-reaching and eye visible inclusions. -Emeralds: for a total weight of 0.84 carats (as stated on the mount), with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching. Small cavities on the front and reverse. -Diamonds: for a total weight of 0.81 carats (as stated on the mount), on average H to I colour, VS to SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits.
-Please note that these reports are over five years old and may require updates. -Please note that the stated weights have not been verified and are mentioned for guidance only. -Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.
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Lot 176Sale 20938
NO RESERVE | RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND SUITEEstimate: CHF 30,000 - 50,000
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