Lot 10
A diamond and ruby pendant.
Description
Condition Report
A diamond and ruby pendant. Of openwork design, the oval-shape ruby, within a single-cut diamond scrolling surmount, suspending a ruby drop. Estimated total diamond weight 0.35ct. Length 3.5cms. Weight 3.8gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- The piece appeas to have been rhodium plated white. It may well originally be yellow metal.
- Brooch pin is no long present to reverse.
- The suspending to the surmount is not present. It has broken away. Small metal point are visible. These will need attention.
- Diamond fairly well matched.
- Diamonds fairly bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Rubies medium red to red orange, fairly well saturated, with moderate to fair clarity and typical inclusions, some surface reaching.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
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- The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
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