Pair of Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earrings

Each designed as a cushion-shaped ruby top suspending a cushion-shaped ruby stated to weigh approximately 10.81 carats in total, to the circular- and step-cut diamond surmount spaced by an oval diamond of yellow tint, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, signed Bulgari, case stamped Bulgari.

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 16121124 / 1 and 2, stating that rubies stated to weigh approximately 2.10, 2.31, 3.03 and 3.37 carats, are of Burmese origin with no indications of heating. For further details, please refer to report. Signed Bulgari. Stamped OR 750 and PT950 for 18 karat yellow and white gold and platinum. Rubies are medium dark red to purplish red of strong saturation. Under 10X magnfication, there are typical inclusions, some surface reaching, but generally not eye visible. Tinted diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 1.00 carat in total, are about brownish yellow in colour and mostly VS clarity. Colourless diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 0.40 carat in total are on average G to H colour, mostly VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Metal in very good condition. Tinted diamonds have not been tested for natural colour origin. Box signed Bulgari.
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Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 16121124 / 1 and 2, dated 16 January 2017, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.