Important ruby and diamond necklace, Bulgari

The graduated line of cabochon rubies and oval diamonds suspending a detachable similarly set pendant, mounted in platinum, length approximately 405mm, signed Bulgari, accompanied by case signed Bulgari.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US, this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Please note that the necklace is accompanied by a PHOTOCOPY of AGTA report no. 91007007 and not an original report as stated in the printed catalogue. Stamped PT 950 for platinum. Signed Bulgari on clasp of necklace. Rubies estimated to weigh a total of approximately 130.00 carats with the largest ruby estimated to weigh approximately 50.00 carats, of dark purplish red, well matched in colour with typical inclusions visible to naked eye, minor chips and scratches. Please refer to PHOTOCOPY of AGTA report for details on four rubies. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 20.00 - 25.00 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity. Clasp secure, with safety catches to clasp and pendant. Signs of normal wear to the metal, in good condition.
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