Lot 521
A ruby and sapphire bead seven-strand cord necklace.
Description
Condition Report
A ruby and sapphire bead seven-strand cord necklace, designed as seven graduated strands of ruby and pink sapphire faceted beads, suspended from a woven cord, to the bead adjuster and tassel. Length 91cms.
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Purchasing information-
Overall condition good. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear. Some wear to the chord and terminals. Some minor fraying and discolouration. Rubies and sapphires graduated in colour. Rubies dark to light reddish-pink. Sapphires light to very pale pink, some almost colourless. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions, to typical inclusions that somewhat affect the passage of light through the stones. Gemstones in fair to good condition with some abrasion and nicks. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. 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. Length of shortest bead strand 41cms.