Ruby and diamond parure, Faraone

Comprising: a necklace of swag design, claw and collet-set with oval, circular-cut and cushion-shaped rubies and brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, signed Faraone, length approximately 385mm; a bracelet, signed Farone, length approximately 180mm; and a pair of ear clips, unsigned.

Accompanied by CISGEM reports no. 3611 and 3612, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin for the most part, with no indications of heat treatment for the most part. Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13450, stating that samples of the rubies in the necklace were found to be of Burmese origin, with no indications of heat treatment. Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13452, stating that the rubies in the earrings are of Burmese origin with the two largest rubies in the earrings showing evidence of heat treatment and the two smaller rubies were found to have no indications of heat treatment. Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13451, stating that samples of the rubies in the bracelet were found to be of Burmese origin, with no indications of heat treatment. Bracelet and necklace each signed Faraone. Rubies of purplish red, transparent, typical inclusions visible to the naked eye, light abrasions to facets and facet edges consistent with wear. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 30.00-40.00 carats, estimated as graded in the yellow mounts, estimated colour I-K, estimated clarity VVS-VS on average, a few SI-I-included. Secure clasps. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Tarnish to metal in places. In good condition.
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Accompanied by gemmological reports.