PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, LATE 19TH CENTURY, AND A RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH, 20TH CENTURY

Each earring set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 4.52 and 5.05 carats respectively, within a frame of cushion-shaped diamonds, the brooch set with a similarly shaped ruby weighing 23.76 carats, surrounded by circular-cut diamonds, detachable brooch fitting, chain, fitted case stamped Hübner, the brooch modified at a later date.

Formerly in the collection of Queen Isabelle II of Spain (1830-1904), purchased by Archduke and Archduchess Frédéric of Austria. "Garniture de rubis composant une broche gros rubis entouré de gros diamants, et de boucles d'oreilles, gros rubis entouré de gros diamants. Héritage de ma mère. Provenant d'une vente de la Reine Isabelle d'Espagne". 

[Ruby parure comprising a brooch set with a large ruby framed with large diamonds, and a pair of earrings, large rubies surrounded by large diamonds. Inheritance from my mother. From a sale of the Queen Isabelle of Spain].

Excerpt from the inventory of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 93530, stating that the cushion-shaped rubies weighing 4.52, 5.05 and 23.76 carats, measuring 11.44 x 9.54 x 4.37mm, 11.51 x 9.50 x 4.75mm and 15.66 x 13.98 x 10.83mm, are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and a minor amount of oil in fissures. Rubies red of medium strong saturation, with typical surface-reaching inclusions, abrasions, chips and cavities. For more information on the rubies, please refer to the SSEF report. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 22.00 - 24.00 carats, on average H-I colour, SI-I included clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal, the pair of earrings with evidence of tarnish. Clasp secure. In good condition. Total gross weight 40 grams. Detachable brooch fitting. Accompanied by a chain to wear the brooch as a pendant, and a fitted case stamped Hübner, WIEN.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 93530, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and a minor amount of oil in fissures.