Shopping of ruby jewelry @ Sotheby"s New York
Ruby and diamond ring
The cushion-shaped ruby weighing 5.65 carats, the emerald-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in platinum, size 7 1/4. Est. 100,000—150,000 USD - Sold 326,500 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 40775 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, no gemological evidence of heat.
Ruby and diamond ring
The oval cabochon ruby weighing 14.15 carats, tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, mounted in platinum, size 5 1/2, numbered 5-1295. Est. 35,000—45,000 USD - Sold 113,500 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 40761 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin; no gemological evidence of heat.
Pair of cabochon ruby and diamond earclips, Harry Winston
Round, marquise-shaped and pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 25.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Winston, pendants detachable. With signed box. Est. 30,000—40,000 USD - Sold 98,500 USD
Pair of ruby and diamond earclips
Cushion-shaped rubies weighing 6.29 and 6.41 carats, triangular-shaped, marquise-shaped and round diamonds weighing approximately 5.75 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier. Est. 8,000—12,000 USD - Sold 62,500 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 40746 A and B stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, no geological evidence of heat, insignificant clarity enhancement.
Ruby, green enamel and diamond strawberry brooch, Circa 1940
Round, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats, mounted in gold and platinum. Est. 20,000—30,000 USD - Sold 51,250 USD
Cabochon ruby and diamond necklace, Harry Winston
Round diamonds weighing approximately 37.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 15 inches, signed Winston, numbered 9324. Est. 25,000—35,000 USD - Sold 43,750 USD
Cabochon ruby and diamond ring, David Webb
Round, single-cut, pear-shaped and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 9.65 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, size 5 3/4, signed Webb. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD - Sold 33,750 USD
Platinum, ruby and diamond ring and earclips
The ring set with a cabochon ruby measuring approximately 28.3 by 18.7 by 10.8 mm., round, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats, one diamond missing; the earclips set with 2 cabochon rubies measuring approximately 11.4 by 10.9 mm., single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately .60 carat. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD - Sold 20,000 USD
Pair of cabochon ruby and diamond earclips, David Webb
Baguette, round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.55 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed Webb. Est. 7,500—10,000 USD - Sold 17,500 USD
Ruby bead necklace and pendant-earclips
The necklace composed of ruby beads measuring approximately 20.9 to 5.1 mm., mounted in white gold, length 23 inches; the pendant-earclips composed of ruby beads measuring approximately 12.9 to 9.6 mm., round diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, mounted in white and yellow gold. Est. 5,000—7,000 USD - Sold 10,625 USD
Ruby and diamond flower brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France
Round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed Tiffany, Schlumberger. Est. 9,000—12,000 USD - Sold 8,750 USD
Ruby and diamond butterfly brooch
Round diamonds weighing approximately 10.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Est. 6,000—8,000 USD - Sold 8,125 USD
Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 19 Oct 09. New York www.sothebys.com