06-09-201506-09-2015
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2826BBoston
June 9, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Antique Ruby and Diamond Necklace

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$86,100$70,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2826BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 09, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Antique Ruby and Diamond Necklace, set with thirty-three oval to cushion-cut rubies including two cabochons, ranging in size from approx. 9.70 x 8.10 x 3.40 to 2.10 x 2.00 mm, and old mine-cut diamonds, the clasp designed as a coronet with rose-cut diamonds, and converting into a pair of bracelets, total lg. 13 3/4 in., (one ruby missing).

Note: Accompanied by AGL Document no. CS 66544 dated March 19, 2015, stating that thirty-three gemstones (an excess of 50% tested at random) were tested, and the rubies are of Burma origin, no gemological evidence of heat.

Provenance: Descendants of the Lanier family of Indiana and New York.
Estimate $50,000-75,000

The bracelets: Approx. total ruby wt. 25.00 cts. Approx. total diamond wt. 13.25 cts.
The crown: cabs approx. 6.50 x 4.80 and 6.80 x 4.80 mm, depth not measureable.


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Keywords

Myanmar, Indiana