Two late 19th to early 20th century gold gem-set rings. To include a 15ct gold ruby and split...

Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear in keeping with age. Both with evidence of resizing. First with repair to the shoulders, one part of one shoulder is unattached. Tarnishing to the settings and wear to the gilt surfaces. Both rings with possible replacement stones. Rubies vary in appearance, pinkish-red with pale to fair colour saturation. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions. Fair to good condition with some abrasion, nicks and nibbles. Opals translucent, play-of-colour from red through to violet. Opals in fair condition, generally with surface abrasion, one with a nibble, one with a chip and surface reaching fracture to one section, durability may be affected. Split pearls creamy colour, vary slightly in size, some replacements. Fairly good skins with surface blemishes. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones.

The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such items into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.