A RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET AND A SYNTHETIC RUBY AND DIAMOND PURSE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The supple bracelet of open work design, millegrain-set with cushion-shaped rubies, circular- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 189mm; the purse millegrain-set to the circumference with pavé-set synthetic rubies, to a fine two-tone mesh and central cluster of circular-cut diamonds and a circular-cut synthetic ruby.

Bracelet: Estimated total diamond weight approximately 6.00-7.00 carats, bright lively stones with mixed colours and clarities. Rubies well matched in hue and tone with some very minor abrasions and chips to surface facets. In very good condition. Purse: Three link attachments broken. Rubies well matched in hue and tone, with few minor chips to table facets. Weight approximately 28 grams. In overall good condition.
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