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RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET/COLLIER DE CHIEN, CIRCA 1910
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as a series of foliate open work links, millegrain-set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, centring on a similarly-set cushion-shaped and circular-cut ruby respectively, with quatrefoil connecting links, bracelet length approximately 180mm, two diamonds deficient, may be converted into a collier de chien with an additional diamond-set chain accompanying this lot, necklace length approximately 380mm, numbered, French assay marks and maker's marks.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, numbered 6859 to underside of clasp tongue. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.50-1.70 carats, bright and lively stones. One diamond deficient to quatrefoil on choker extension tongue. Rubies of slightly purplish-red hue, lively, moderate to strong saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Safety chain and clip to side of clasps. In very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."