AN ANTIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND DOUBLE SERPENT RING
MATERIAL: Ruby, diamond, 18k gold, platinum
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Ring size: 6 ½
SIGNATURE:
CIRCA: 1900

Of crossover design, the platinum serpent set with an old mine-cut diamond, the 18k gold serpent set with an oval-cut ruby

Provenance
Property of An East Coast Collection

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Ruby weighing approximately 0.55 - 0.65 cts. (by measurement), deep purplish red, surface reaching inclusions.
- Diamond weighing approximately 0.45 - 0.60 cts. (by measurement), I - K color, I clarity.
- French assay mark.
- Shows signs of normal wear.
- Overall condition, good.
Sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 - 3.00 cts. (by measurement), dark blue with typical inclusions, girdle chipped and chip on facet.
- Repair evident
- Shows signs of normal wear.
- Overall condition, good.
Pink sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 - 2.25 cts. (by measurement), purplish pink, medium tone, minor facet abrasions.
- 15 diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 - 1.25 cts. (total), O - Q, I clarity. Diamonds not tested for color or origin.
- Shows signs of normal wear.
- Overall condition, good. dlb
Emeralds and sapphires are bright and lively with typical inclusions.
- Diamonds are bright and lively.
- Shows signs of normal wear.
- Overall condition, good.
Largest diamond weighing approximately 0.75 - 0.90 cts. (by measurement), other large diamond weighing approximately 0.50 cts. (by measurement), and the other 26 diamonds weighing approximately 0.52 cts. (total) (by measurement). I - J color/SI clarity.
- Cultured pearl measures approximately 5.2 mm, greenish overtone.
- Shows signs of normal wear.
- Overall condition, good.

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