RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900

Of garland design, set throughout with circular-cut and rose diamonds accented with clusters set with oval rubies and circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 440mm.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 106191, stating that the oval rubies measuring from approximately 7.60 x 5.30 x 4.70 to 4.00 x 2.90 x 2.40mm, weighing from approximately 1.7 carats to 0.3 carats, are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and none to a minor amount of oil in fissures. Rubies estimated to weigh a total of approximately 15 carats, some with abrasions and chips. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 7.00 - 9.00 carats, on average H-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Some signs of tarnish. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 46 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 106191, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and none to a minor amount of oil in fissures.