Gold, sapphire and ruby necklace and pair of gold, sapphire, ruby and diamond earclips, Circa 1945

The necklace composed of flexible ribbed links set with round rubies and sapphires, length 15 inches; the earclips set round rubies, sapphires and diamonds, signed John Rubel Co., six sapphires missing.

NECKLACE: Good condition with gentle wear and patination to gold "gaspipe" chain commensurate with age. The medium blue sapphires are eye-clean; the medium to medium-deep pink red rubies are lightly included. Some abrasions and minor cavities seen to gemstones under a loupe. No apparent marks. EARCLIPS: 3 sapphires missing from one clip, 3 missing from the other. General wear to the mountings. The deep blue sapphires and rich medium to medium-deep rubies bear minor abrasions. The 12 round and single-cut diamonds are approximately 0.25 carat, near colorless and decorative in quality. Signed John Rubel Co. on the clips.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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