Pair of ruby and diamond pendant ear clips

Each surmount set with cabochon rubies framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, supporting a similarly set detachable pendant, French assay marks, French maker's marks for Vassort.

Each with French maker's marks for Vassort, 34 Rue Saint-Etienne, 75001 Paris. French assay marks, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and OR for gold. Inscribed Ste. SGDB, RS 13.10 CTS, BTS 6.18 CTS. Rubies well matched in colour, red, translucent, with typical surface-reaching inclusions, small scratches, nicks and cavities. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 18.00 - 20.00 carats, on average H-I colour, VS-SI, as gauged and graded in the limitations of the yellow gold mount. Little signs of wear to the metal. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 49 grams.
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