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Lot 116
  • 116

RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • GOLD, SILVER, RUBY, DIAMOND
Designed as a series of articulated fancy links, the snake's head set with an oval ruby, similarly shaped rubies for eyes and cushion-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 395mm, French import marks.

Condition

French import marks for gold and silver. Heavy, weighing approximately 179.3 grams. Ruby medium red with typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification. Diamonds of mixed colours and clarities. Linking well articulated. Clasp secure. In very 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.
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