18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Ring and Earclips, Cartier, Paris

The necklace designed as a multi-strand torsade composed of numerous cultured pearls measuring approximately 3.0 to 2.5 mm, centering a cabochon ruby weighing approximately 25.00 carats framed by round diamonds weighing 7.50 carats, length 16 inches, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 57345, with French assay and maker's marks; the ring featuring a cabochon ruby measuring approximately 7.6 by 5.4 mm, surrounded by round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats, size 5¼, signed Cartier, Paris, 225535, with French workshop and assay marks; the earclips set with two cabochon rubies measuring approximately 6.5 by 4.5 mm, completed by round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 225436 and 30243. The necklace with a signed box.

All pieces in good condition. NECKLACE: Some minor discoloration to the gold. The round pearls are well-matched for size, shape, and body color, predominantly a creamy white. The skins exhibit some heavy wrinkling and pitting, though the blemishing is not apparent when worn. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, VVS-VS clarity. The ruby is a deep, purplish red, heavily included with surface reaching inclusions and two cavities to the underside. RING: The ruby is a medium-deep purplish red, moderately included and translucent. The diamonds are approximately F-H color, VVS-VS clarity. EARCLIPS: The rubies are a deep, purplish red, moderately included and translucent. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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