Lot 116
Two late 19th to early 20th century 18ct gold gem-set rings. Each designed as a circular-shape...
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Lot 116
Two late 19th to early 20th century 18ct gold gem-set rings. Each designed as a circular-shape...
Lot 116
Lot Description
Two late 19th to early 20th century 18ct gold gem-set rings. Each designed as a circular-shape ruby and red-gem, old-cut diamond and colourless paste five-stone tapered panel ring. One with maker's marks for Deakin & Francis. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1890 and 1912. Weight 4.5gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair. Some surface wear in keeping with age. Evidence of resizing/alteration to the bands. Some replacement gemstones and pastes, including two replacement colourless pastes. Gemstones have fairly good clarity with typical inclusions. Gemstones in fair condition with nicks and nibbles. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones. Diamonds fairly bright and well matched. Estimated total diamond weight 0.08ct. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. One diamond chipped. Ring size O and L1/2.
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.
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