Four pairs of gem set cufflinks

Comprising: a pair set with four antique hardstone intaglios; a pair of onyx chevron links; a pair of circular and baton links set with moss agate and ruby terminals, signed Fabergé; and a pair of basket weave design, decorated with carré-cut sapphires, French assay and maker's marks for Vacheron Constantin.

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 is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Intaglio cufflinks: Small chips and abrasions comensurate with age and wear. Mounts 19th Century. Nike according to the Britsih Museum possibly Roman Roman Rods (Fasces) according to the British Museum possibly Byzantine Remaining intaglios C18th/C19th. Faberge cufflinks: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed in cyrillic in full. Abrasions comensurate with age and wear. Navette cufflinks, stamped 18k for 18 carat gold, one plaque cracked. Sapphire cufflinks, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, maker's marks, sapphires medium blue.
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