A pair of mid 20th century diamond and ruby cufflinks. Each designed as two oval-shape polished...

The lot is in good overall condition with scratches in keeping with general wear. Stamped 18. The diamonds appear bright. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. One of the diamonds appears significantly more tinted than the other. Small surface reaching inclusions. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue for Coloured Gemstones. One of the ruby mounts is pitted and slightly discoloured. The rubies are a moderately well matched slightly purplish red and red hue. Typical inclusions. Moderate-significant inclusions. Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit altogether the importation of property containing such materials, and that other countries require a permit (e.g., a CITES permit) from the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation as well as importation.

The sale of ivory, tortoiseshell and other materials derived from endangered species is limited by CITES regulations to ‘worked’ pieces dating prior to 1947, and the export of such pieces outside the EU would require an export licence to be obtained from DEFRA.

Accordingly, customers should familiarize themselves with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on any item with wildlife material if they intend to import the item into For example, the U.S. generally prohibits the importation of articles containing species that it has designated as endangered or threatened if those articles are less than 100 years old. Please note that it is the client’s responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations applying to the export or import of items containing endangered and other protected wildlife material.