Group of 18 karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Jewelry, French, 1940s

Comprising a brooch decorated with three floral clusters of carved ruby leaves and round and single-cut diamonds, on a gold rope mounting further decorated with round faceted rubies, the total diamond weight approximately 4.75 carats, French assay mark; a ring centering an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.15 carats encircled by calibré-cut rubies and single-cut diamonds in a sculpted mounting of pink gold, size 7¼, French assay mark and partial maker's mark, and a bracelet watch, the circular dial concealed by a sunburst centering a round diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats, further enhanced with small round and single-cut diamonds and round rubies, completed by tapering openwork straps of foliate motif, length 7 inches, dial signed Sivane, case with French assay mark and maker's mark. 

WATCH: Manual movement is currently running, Swiss movement, unsigned. The dial is signed Sivane, case has French assay mark and maker's mark on back. Rubies are a medium pinkish red color and the diamonds are approximately G-J color and VVS-SI clarity. Fitted with safety closure. See Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 231 of the catalogue. RING: The center diamond is approximately I-J color and SI-I clarity. The smaller diamonds are of decorative quality as are the rubies. Scratching and light dimpling to the gold mounting and stamped with a maker's mark and french assay marks. BROOCH: The diamonds are approximately H-I color and VS-I clarity and the carved rubies are medium pinkish red in color and are nearly opaque. The round rubies are of a redder shade and are of a better clarity. The three- fringe segment is detachable and the brooch can be worn simply as the top bow-knot segment. With french assay mark. All pieces are in good condition overall.
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