HORN AND DIAMOND BANGLE, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BRACELET AND FANCY LINK BRACELET

Comprising: a horn bangle of horse head design, highlighted with circular-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, French assay and import marks; a bracelet composed of eight strands of coral beads, to a stylised dragon head clasp, decorated with cabochon rubies and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 220mm, together with a gold bracelet of bamboo design, assay marks, length approximately 220mm, part illustrated.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Horn bangle: Stamped with French import marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies dark red, slight abrasions to facet edges. Diamonds bright and lively. Horn dark brown, fibrous structure visible to naked eye. Scratches to gold consistent with wear, tarnished. Secure clasp. In good condition. Coral bracelet: Coral orangish red, white banding and fibrous structure visible to naked eye. Rubies dark slightly pinkish red, well matched in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Secure clasp, safety catch to under side. In good condition. Bamboo bracelet: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Textured to top, polished to underside. Well articulated. Metal slightly discoloured in places due to age and wear. In good condition. All accompanied by a case.
"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.
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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.