$5,000
consisting of a pair of cufflinks and four shirt studs, containing 78 round mixed cut rubies weighing approximately 9. 36 carats total and 56 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carat total. Stamp: 750. 11.50 dwts. The front face of the cufflinks measure approximately 11.00 mm, and the toggles measures approximately 15.00 x 2.00 mm. The front face of the shirt studs measure approximatley 7.00 mm, and the toggles measure approximately 19.00 x 6.00 mm. All stones are intact. Scattered superficial scratches are visible under 10x magnification. Diamond chracateristics: (Graded in setting) Color: G-H Claarity: VS1-VS2 Condition: No obvious wear can be seen under 10x magnification. Rubies: (graded in setting) It is the opinion of the gemologist (Eblen) that the rubies in this dress set have internal characteristics consistent with those observed in natural ruby that has been color/clarity enhanced with standard heat treatment as well as a minor to moderate degree of flux rehealing of fractures, and that the most likely location of geographic origin would be Burma (Myanmar). The stones are red to very slightly purplish red in hue, medium in tone, with strong saturation. Clarity is moderately high to high. Cut proportions are good to very good. The stones show scattered minor wear to the table/crown facet junctions under 10X magnification.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2017-04-23
