Lot 79
  • 79

Ruby and diamond necklace, Michele della Valle

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description

  • ruby, diamond
The front decorated with five half spheres set with circular-cut and oval rubies spaced by brilliant-cut diamond roundels, continuing to a torsade of ruby beads accented with brilliant-cut stones and a barrel-shaped diamond set clasp, length approximately 435mm, maker's marks and numbered, pochette.

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 rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Stamped 925 for silver. Numbered 10747. Rubies well matched in colour, ruby beads stated to weigh 371.27 carats and faceted rubies 102.05 carats in total, stones with typical crystal inclusions, some nicks, scratches and abrasion. Diamonds stated to weigh approximately 7.23 carats in total. Signs of normal wear to the metal. 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.
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