Lot 110. A pair of Burma ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each detachable pendant, centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 4.66 and 3.58 carats, within a circular-cut diamond two-tiered surround, suspending a pear-shaped diamond fringe, from a surmount of similar design each centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, 2 ins., with French assay marks for platinum and 18k gold, in a Van Cleef & Arpels beige box; Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. M37513, with maker's marks.
Accompanied by report no. CS 1077720 dated 22 August 2016 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the ruby, weighing approximately 4.66 carats, would be classified as Burma (Myanmar). Standard heat enhancement. Minor clarity enhancement, heating residues
With report no. CS 1077721 dated 22 August 2016 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the ruby, weighing approximately 3.58 carats, would be classified as Burma (Myanmar). Standard heat enhancement. Insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, heating residues
With report nos. CS 1077722 and CS 1077723 dated 22 August 2016 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the rubies, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, would be classified as Burma (Myanmar). No gemological evidence of heat
Provenance: Previously sold at Christie's New York, Magnificent Jewels, 19 April 2004, Lot 417.
Christie's. Sale 12182, Important Jewels, 18 October 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza