Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

The three-strand bracelet composed of 50 cultured pearls measuring approximately 10.4 to 10.0 mm, the detachable pendant-clasp featuring a cushion-cut ruby weighing 4.61 carats, circled by old mine-cut diamonds, length 8¼ inches.

In good condition, scattered light wear. The clasp, which may be detached from the bracelet and worn separately as a pendant, is composed of an earlier stone set silver top over a modern gold base, metals test for silver and 14 karat gold. The ruby of pinkish red hue, medium tone, and moderate saturation with color zoning visible at some angles; subtly eye visible inclusions under table/crown; moderate wear with abraded facet junctions and scattered scratches and chips. The 24 old mine-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.75 carats, F-I color, VS2-I1 clarity with a majority being SI clarity. The near round pearls display a near white to white body color, waxy luster, none to weak rose and green overtones, and moderate to significant blemish. Fitted with a double safety chain. Accompanied by AGL report no. 1087155 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
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Accompanied by AGL report no. 1087155 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.