Lot 566
A cultured pearl, ruby and paste necklace. The three-row cultured pearl necklace, with central...
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Lot 566
A cultured pearl, ruby and paste necklace. The three-row cultured pearl necklace, with central...
Lot 566
Lot Description
A cultured pearl, ruby and paste necklace. The three-row cultured pearl necklace, with central oval ruby cabochon and colourless paste cluster, suspending three cultured pearl drops, to the 9ct gold cultured pearl cluster clasp. Clasp with hallmarks for London, 1988. Length 42cms. Weight 44.4gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>The cultured pearls have a cream body colour, displaying pinks and greens.
<li>Visible blisters and blemishes to many.
<li>Significant blemishes to the suspended drops.
<li>Rubies medium dark pinkish red, moderate to poor saturation, with profuse inclusions that affect the passage of light through the stone.<p>
<li>Stones in poor condition with significant abrasion, and surface reaching inclusions.<p>
<li>Abrasion visible to some of the colourless paste.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>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 item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>
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