PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

Each set with an oval ruby weighing 3.48 and 3.02 carats respectively, within a surround of oval diamonds weighing 8.03 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white gold, post and hinged back fittings.

Accompanied by two SSEF reports no. 90638 and 90639, both dated 8 March 2017, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. SSEF further stating that the colour of these rubies may also be called 'pigeon blood red' based on their reference standards. Accompanied by 16 GIA dossiers: No. 2195088795, dated 08 February 2018, stating that the 0.51 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 5192195970, dated 14 March 2018, stating that the 0.51 carat diamond is E Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 2191296965, dated 19 April 2018, stating that the 0.51 carat diamond is E Colour, VS1 Clarity; excellent cut, polish and symmetry. No. 1192295385, dated 19 April 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity; No. 2185720116, dated 07 September 2017, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 5192058984, dated 20 January 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 5192125631, dated 20 February 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 2193145270, dated 28 February 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity; No. 2191079162, dated 05 February 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; excellent cut, polish and symmetry. No. 2195100070, dated 13 February 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; No. 2191215811, dated 23 March 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; No. 5192216021, dated 23 March 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; No. 6193248517, dated 03 April 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; No. 1196315494, dated 26 April 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; No. 2195050580, dated 29 January 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity; No. 2195100301, dated 12 February 2018, stating that the 0.50 carat diamond is E Colour, VS1 Please refer to the reports for further details. Inscribed 750 for 18 karat white gold, RU 3.48 and RU 3.02 referring to the weight of rubies, and d 0.16 and d 0.15 referring to the total weight of the brilliant-cut diamonds. Also inscribed D 4.02 and D 4.04. Rubies are of medium dark red colour and strong saturation, under 10x magnification, there are typical inclusions with some surface reaching, a few nicks and tiny chips but not noticeable when worn. Oval diamonds weighing 8.03 carats in total. Brilliant-cut diamonds are bright and lively. Signs of very minor wear to the metal, overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by two SSEF reports no. 90638 and 90639, both dated 8 March 2017, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. SSEF further stated that the colour of these rubies may also be called 'pigeon blood red' based on their reference standards.

Also accompanied by sixteen GIA dossiers, stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.51 to 0.50 carat are D to E Colour, VVS1 to VS2 Clarity.