Lot 467
  • 467

Ruby and diamond pendent necklace and a pair of ear clips

Estimate
120,000 - 200,000 CHF
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Description

  • ruby
Comprising: a necklace set with marquise- and heart-shaped diamonds, suspending a larger heart-shaped stone weighing 4.45 carats, framed by marquise-shaped rubies and oval diamonds, length approximately 400mm, necklace with maker's marks for Jacques Timey, pendant with French assay and maker's marks, pendant detachable, may be worn as a clip, together with a pair of ear clips of stylised paisley design, set with similar stones, all  mounted in platinum and yellow gold, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of ruby into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Necklace: Stamped PT 950 for platinum and French assay marks. The 56 marquise-shaped diamonds stated to weigh 32.00 carats, the 6 heart-shaped diamonds stated to weigh 8.34 carats, G-I colour, VS-SI clarity. Pendant: Stamped 750 and PT 950 for gold and platinum and French assay marks. The central heart-shaped diamond stated to weigh 4.45 carats and the oval-shaped diamonds stated to weigh a total of 8.51 carats, G-I colour, VS-SI (few I) clarity. Ear clips: Stamped 750 and PT 950 for gold and platinum and French assay marks. The two heart-shaped diamonds stated to weigh 2.52 carats together, the marquises 9.06 carats, G-I colour, VS-SI clarity. Rubies on the pendant stated to weigh 13.55 carats and 27.42 carats on the ear clips. Well matched in colour. Typical crystal inclusions, some are surface reaching, nicks and chips noticeable with the aid of a 10x lens. Minor scratches to metal, all in good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."