18 Karat Two-Color Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Buccellati

The brushed gold cuff of hinged design, decorated with three oval-shaped ruby cabochons weighing approximately 13.60 carats within frames of floral design set with numerous round diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, internal circumference 6½ inches, signed M. Buccellati Italy, with Italian marks.

Sotheby's New York, April 8, 1998, Magnificent Jewels, lot 168.

In good condition. The rubies are a deep, purplish red, moderately to heavily included and translucent. The rubies are a deeper shade of red than illustrated in the printed catalogue. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity. Stamped with the Italian registry mark, 15 MI, that has been Buccellati's since 1934 and was the fifteenth issued by the Milan assay office.
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