A Set of Platinum, Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Jewelry, French, 86.90 dwts.

in a repeated S-curve motif, consisting of a necklace, the front comprised of sections alternately set with numerous round mixed cut rubies and 92 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats total and accented with 24 graduated pearls measuring approximately 4.03-8.13 mm in diameter, the center suspending three pendants containing numerous round mixed cut rubies and three drop pearls measuring approximately 9.30-9.75 mm in diameter, the back chain of open weave mesh design, together with a link bracelet alternately set with 55 round mixed cut rubies and 55 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.25 carats total and accented with ten pearls measuring approximately 5.44-5.68 mm in diameter, a pair of barrettes alternately set with 52 round mixed cut rubies and 60 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.08 carats total accented with 12 pearls measuring approximately 3.95-6.60 mm in diameter, and a brooch containing 16 round mixed cut rubies and 34 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carat total accented with four pearls measuring approximately 8.75-8.85 mm in diameter.Stamp: (French platinum and gold assay marks) (obscured maker's mark).NOTE: The parure contains scattered synthetic rubies accounting for less than 5% of the total.

86.90 dwts.

Property from the Estate of Anastasia Smaguine, Cannes, France

Gem Characteristics (graded in setting) Diamonds Color: G-H Clarity: VS1-SI1 (majority are VS) Rubies: It is the opinion of the gemologist that the rubies in this parure: A.) have internal characteristics consistent with those observed in natural rubies that have not been color enhanced with heat treatment, and that the majority have inclusion scenes that suggest a geographic origin of Burma (Myanmar). B.) have internal characteristics consistent with those observed in synthetic rubies (less than 5% overall) Necklace: 16 inches Bracelet: 6 1/4 inches Hairclip: 77mm Brooch: 33mm x 26mm

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A Set of Platinum, Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Jewelry, French, 86.90 dwts.

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