Lot 139
  • 139

Ruby and diamond necklace, Bulgari, and a pair of diamond ear clips

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, diamond, ruby, silver
The necklace collet-set with a tetradrachm coin of Alexander the Great, between hinged fittings set with baguette diamonds and cabochon rubies, to a flattened curb link chain, the clasp accented with a single brilliant-cut diamond, length approximately 390mm, signed Bulgari, gross weight approximately 124 grams, fitted pouch stamped Bulgari; and a pair of ear clips, each set with a similar, smaller coin depicting Alexander the Great, within octagonal mounts set with brilliant-cut diamonds, clip fittings, unsigned.

Condition

Necklace: stamped 750 for 18 carat gold on clasp tongue. Base of pendant signed Bulgari. Reverse of pendant inscribed Alessandro Magno 336-323 AC Tetradramma, referring to the coin. Coin approximately 23.6mm diameter. Front with Alexander the Great in profile, reverse with seated figure holding falcon. Rubies red, translucent, with typical inclusions visible to the unaided eye. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.50 - 1.00 carats. Chan well-articulated, clasp secure. Ear clips: Unsigned. each inscribed Alessandro Magno 336-323 AC on reverse, stamped 750 to underside of clip fittings. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00 - 1.40 carats. Clip fittings secure. All pieces with light scratches to surfaces consistent with wear. In good condition.
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