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Lot 37699

87.39ctw Ruby and 1.58ctw Diamond 14K Yellow Gold

Estimate: $12,750 - $18,750

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One electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast and assembled ruby and diamond necklace. Condition is new, good workmanship. Seventeen and one-half inch length necklace features a stylized ruby and diamond floret pendant supported by a flexible ruby and diamond duo ribbon, terminating in a concealed clasp with safety. Bright polish finish with rhodium accents. Identified with markings of "K14". Containing: Seventy-eight prong set oval mixed cut natural rubies approximate total weight of 86.49ct., clarity is heavily included, type II, dark, very slightly brownish, slightly purplish red color, (GIA slpR 7/3), cut is good. Transmitting light somewhat diffusely, transparent to translucent. Naturally occurring internal and external characteristics are present. Indications of laboratory high temperature heat treatment, with glass and flux additives. Color grade is an average for the group. Graded in the setting. Four prong set round mixed cut natural rubies approximate total weight of 0.90ct., clarity is heavily included, type II, dark, very slightly brownish, slightly purplish red color, (GIA slpR 7/3), cut is good. Transmitting light somewhat diffusely, transparent to translucent. Naturally occurring internal and external characteristics are present. Indications of laboratory high temperature heat treatment, with glass and flux additives. Color grade is an average for the group. Graded in the setting. Ruby has a low tolerance to rhodium plating, repolishing the surface, and ultrasonic cleaning. Fifty prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.10mm to 1.90mm x 1.20mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 50 Stones = 1.58ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity I1 to I2 Color H - J Total Weight of Colored Stones 87.39ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.58ct. Total Weight of Necklace 56.35 gm Orianne 14K Ruby, Diamond 25885