A SUITE OF CABOCHON RUBY, DIAMOND AND 18K GOLD JEWELRY
Lot 1394

A SUITE OF CABOCHON RUBY, DIAMOND AND 18K GOLD JEWELRY

Closed17 December 2011

Price Realised

USD 60,000

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How to sell

A SUITE OF CABOCHON RUBY, DIAMOND AND 18K GOLD JEWELRY
Comprising a necklace, set with 12 oval cabochon rubies, 1 pear-shaped cabochon ruby, and approximately 203 circular-cut light yellow diamonds weighing approximately 20.00-25.00 carats total, VS-SI clarity, mounted in 18k gold, 18 ins.; a bracelet set with 5 oval cabochon rubies and approximately 78 circular-cut light yellow diamonds weighing approximately 7.00-8.00 carats total, 6¾ ins.; a pair of ear clips set with 2 oval cabochon rubies and approximately 18 circular-cut light yellow diamonds weighing approximately 1.00-1.50 carats total, for pierced and non-pierced ears, with folding post; and a ring set with an oval cabochon ruby surrounded by 12 circular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75-1.25 carats total, tarnish to gold evident, rubies deep purplish red opaque with typical inclusions, show signs of normal wear, overall condition good
Ear pendants ¾ x ½ in., ring top ¾ x ¾ in. (4)

Specialist note

ADDITIONAL CHARGES AND SHIPPING RATES
In addition to the winning bid amount, the winning bidder will be responsible for a Buyer's Premium amount equal to 20 of the winning bid. US Sales tax, where applicable, will be collected before the property can be released. For international buyers, the terms of sale are Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU), and duty and sales tax will have to be paid by the client prior to shipment. For fashion items, you may not be eligible for preferential rate of duty and/or tax. If the winning bidder has a valid reseller's certificate for their purchase, they must seek reimbursement from the applicable government entity or other organization.

Shipping charges will be applied to all lots based on the destination of the property, according to the following schedule:
Domestic US shipping, including Alaska and Hawaii: $30.00;

International shipping by zone:
Zone 1: $31.00;
Zone 2: $37.00;
Zone 3: $41.00;
Zone 4: $53.00.

Shipping of the property will be handled exclusively by Christie's 3rd-party shipper. The in-person collection of this property is not permitted; all purchases will be shipped.

Loss and Damage Liability charges associated with shipping will be applied based on the winning bid, destination of the property, and property type. For fine jewelry, domestic charges will equal 0.7 and international charges will equal 0.8 of Winning Bid + Buyer's Premium + Sales Tax with a $30 minimum. For all costume jewelry, fashion & accessories, and decorative arts, domestic charges will equal 1.5 and international charges will equal 2.0 of Winning Bid + Buyer's Premium + Sales Tax with a $15 minimum.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit altogether the importation of property containing protected animal materials. Accordingly, clients should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import property into another country.