Lot 88
  • 88

PAIR OF GOLD 'ONDA' EARCLIPS AND GOLD AND RUBELLITE 'OCA' NECKLACE, MARINA B

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

The flexible choker-necklace composed of gold geometric motifs, centered on an oval rubellite measuring approximately 16.1 x 11.1 mm, gross weight approximately 88 dwts, signed Marina B, numbered C2033, with maker's mark; the gold earclips with a scalloped motif, gross weight approximately 18 dwts, signed Marina B, numbered C2272, with British hallmarks and maker's mark.

Condition

The choker-necklace in good condition, with minor surface scratches and areas of discoloration to the gold commensurate with wear; the earclips in very good condition with minor surface wear. The earclips with British hallmarks for London, 1997. The rubellite measuring approximately 16.1 x 11.1 mm (depth not measurable due to mounting), is vivid strongly purplish pink, and moderately included, a few small surface reaching inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Gross weight of necklace is approximately 88 dwts, gross weight of earclips approximately 18 dwts. Length of choker from end-to-end, when unstretched, is 11½ inches.
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