Lot 470
  • 470

Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips, Bulgari

Estimate
92,000 - 130,000 CHF
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Description

  • Bulgari
  • Ruby, diamond, platinum and gold
Of flower head design, each centring a brilliant-cut diamond within a border of oval rubies, highlighted with marquise-shaped diamonds, mounted platinum and gold, signed Bulgari, case.

Condition

Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece contains ruby of Burmese origin and therefore cannot be imported into the US. Please contact the jewellery department for further information or see our Important Notices. Stamped PT 950 for platinum and 585 for 14 carat gold. Signed Bulgari on clip fittings. The oval rubies weighing a total of approximately 33.00 carats, well matched in colour and lively, few nicks and abrasions on facet edges. Accompanied by Gem Tech Lab analysis short report no. 11-B-2222 stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with indications of thermal treatment. The brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.70 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal, 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."