Ruby and diamond jewelry @ Sotheby's
Ruby and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1920
The articulated open work band centrally set with seven cabochon rubies, highlighted with circular- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 180mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.Estimate 40,000—60,000 GBP. Sold 48,050 GBP
Ruby and diamond bracelet, circa 1960
Of intertwining design set with a central line of circular-cut diamonds within borders of pear-shaped and circular-cut rubies, further set with marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 165mm, fitted case, one ruby deficient. Estimate 25,000—30,000 GBP. Sold 30,000 GBP
Ruby and diamond ring
Set to the centre with an oval ruby framed by marquise-shaped and baguette diamonds, size G¾, sizing band. Estimate 4,000—5,000 GBP. Sold 27,500 GBP
Ruby and diamond bracelet, 1930s
The articulated bracelet of geometric plaque design, set with circular-cut and oval rubies, pear-shaped, circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 176mm. Estimate 22,000—28,000 GBP. Sold 27,500 GBP
Ruby and diamond ring
Centring on a circular-cut diamond weighing 3.51 carats within a radiating surround of calibré-cut rubies, to a split design band, size J½, sizing band. Estimate 12,000—15,000 GBP. Sold 18,750 GBP
Ruby and diamond necklace
The fine supple mesh of bib design, set with rose-cut diamonds to an inner line of circular-cut rubies, the edges trimmed with similarly cut and oval rubies of various sizes, length approximately 400mm, pouch. Estimate 12,000—14,000 GBP. Sold 17,500 GBP
Ruby and diamond demi-parure, 1950s
Comprising: a brooch and earrings en suite, set with circular-cut rubies, marquise-shaped, baguette and circular-cut diamonds, clip fittings, fitted case. Estimate 10,000—12,000 GBP. Sold 13,750 GBP
Ruby and diamond pendant earrings
Each of articulated lozenge design set with pear-shaped rubies within surrounds of brilliant-cut diamonds, post and clip fittings. Estimzte 5,500—6,500 GBP. Sold 10,000 GBP
Ruby and diamond demi-parure, 1950s
Comprising: a brooch set with circular-cut rubies to the centre and baguette diamond open work petals, one diamond deficient, together with a pair of ear clips en suite. Estimate 7,000—8,000 GBP. Sold 9,750 GBP
Ruby and diamond wristwatch/bangle, 1930s
Of geometric design set with alternating lines of calibré-cut and baguette rubies, accented with baguette and circular-cut diamonds, concealed watch to centre, the rectangular dial applied with Arabic numerals, inner circumference approximately 145mm. Estimate 3,500—4,500 GBP. Sold 6,875 GBP Ruby and diamond ring Centring on a cushion-shaped ruby, to a wide band set with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, size Q, one small diamond deficient. Estimate 3,600—4,600 GBP. Sold 4,500 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. 16 Jul 09 10:30 AM London www.sothebys.com