Lot 72
A ruby and diamond snake ring.
Description
Condition Report
A ruby and diamond twin snake ring. The textured, asymmetric snake's heads, each set with a brilliant-cut diamond or oval-shape ruby. Estimated diamond weight 0.20ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Ring size V. Weight 5.1gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Some of the detail appears to have worn in areas.
- The settings are worn and may need to be secured, there is some gapping to the collet of the ruby.
- Possible replacement stones.
- The diamond is bright, small inclusions visible with magnification.
- Ruby medium pinkish red, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Stone in good condition with minor abrasions.
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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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