Ruby, enamel and diamond suite, and a cultured pearl, enamel and diamond ring, David Webb

The suite comprising: a brooch, ear clips and a ring each designed as serpents, accented with cabochon rubies, white enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, ring size 52, sizing band, each signed Webb; together with a ring set with a button shaped cultured pearl, within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, the mount decorated with white enamel, size 52, signed Webb.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies 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. Parure: brooch signed David Webb and Webb, ring signed David Webb, ear clips signed Webb. Each stamped 18k for 18 carat gold and PLAT for platinum. Rubies with typical inclusions, a few surface reaching. A few minor areas of loss to the enamel visible under close inspection. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 125 grams. Ring: signed Webb. Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold. The cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.88 x 14.85mm (depth not possible to measure) of cream body colour, good lustre, some blemishes and growth marks. Diamonds bright and lively. White enamel with few blemishes and abrasions. Signs of normal wear to the metal, consistent with use. In good condition. Total weight approximately 45 grams.
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