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RUBY AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, ALEXANDRE REZA
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- GOLD, RUBIES, DIAMONDS
Comprising: a brooch and pair of earrings of textured organic design set with cushion-, pear- shaped and circular-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds of varying sizes, French assay and maker's marks, earrings with clip fittings, brooch with double pin fitting.
Condition
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that permits may be required for import in certain countries. If you are interested in this lot please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.
Brooch: Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, makers marks AR with a scorpion for Alexandre Reza, makers mark RH and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies dark red with typical inclusions visible with magnification, well matched in colour. Inscribed R10.14 probably denoting the total ruby weight and B 7.29 probably denoting the total diamond weight, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VS.
Earrings: Centring on two pear-shaped rubies weighing 3.00 and 3.13 carats. Inscribed R15.30 probably denoting the total ruby weight and B 3.82 probably denoting the total diamond weight, diamonds bright and lively. Slight discolouration to metal to one earring, could benefit from a careful professional clean, evidence of repair to one ear clip. Demi-parure in 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."