Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Each set with two oval rubies weighing 7.65 carats in total, decorated with pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 8.50 carats in total, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.

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. Please note that this lot is accompanied by an additional Gübelin report numbered 16097400/1 and 2, dated 18 September 2016, stating that four rubies weighing 7.65 carats in total are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for further details. G Accompanied by SSEF and GIA reports numbered 86439 and 5226254684 respectively, stating that the rubies weighing 2.55. 2.03, 1.55 and 1.52 carats are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; SSEF further stating that the rubies weighing 2.55 and 1.55 carats may also be called 'pigeon blood red' based on SSEF reference standards; GIA also stating that the colour appearance of these rubies is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood". Also accompanied by four GIA reports, stating that the diamonds weighing 5.12 carats in total, ranging from 1.55 to 1.01 carats are D to E Colour, Flawless to VVS1 Clarity. Please refer to the reports for further details. Rubies red of medium strong to strong saturation, spready face-up appearance, with typical inclusions and a few are surface reaching, a few nicks, minor chips and some tiny cavities. Diamonds that are not certified weighing approximately 3.40 carats, are about D-E colour, VVS-VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Hardly any sign of wear to the metal, in excellent condition.
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Accompanied by SSEF and GIA reports numbered 86439 and 5226254684, dated 27 June 2016 and 5 April 2016 respectively, stating that the rubies weighing from 2.55 to 1.52 carats are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; SSEF further stating that the rubies weighing 2.55 and 1.55 carats may also be called 'pigeon blood red' based on SSEF reference standards; also accompanied by four GIA reports, stating that the diamonds weighing from 1.55 to 1.01 carats are D to E Colour, Flawless to VVS1 Clarity.