Ruby and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels

Set with an oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 4.50 carats, surrounded with circular-cut diamonds, to the diamond-set shoulders accented with calibré-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered. Ring size: 6¼

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation. Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2216948531, stating that the ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heat treatment (moderate residues). Please refer to the report for further details. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered NY61543, together with Van Cleef & Arpels repair note and invoice, stamped 750 for 18 karat yellow gold. The cabochon ruby measuring approximately 10.78 x 8.54 x 5.18 mm, calculated to weigh approximately 4.50 carats, red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions and some are surface reaching, with a cavity and minor chips at the bottom; the calibré-cut rubies weighing approximately 0.30 carat in total, red of medium strong saturation, with minor typical inclusions; the diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carats in total, about G-H colour, VVS-VS clarity; all the stones as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of minor wear to the metal, in very good condition.
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Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2216948531, dated 22 March 2016, stating that the ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heat treatment (moderate residues); also accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels note and invoice.