Lot Essay
US$36,000-42,000
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
AN UNUSUAL JADEITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND RUYI BROOCH
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AN UNUSUAL JADEITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND RUYI BROOCH
The stylized ruyi, its head set with a baroque ruby cabochon weighing 14.23 carats, within a circular and marquise-cut diamond two-tiered surround; with three vivid emerald green jadeite plaques forming the stem, separated by diamond scroll detail, circa 1950, jadeite plaques with excavated backs
With certificate 29840 dated 30/1/97 from the SSEF stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin with no indications of thermal treatment
Overall height 8.2 cm.
The stylized ruyi, its head set with a baroque ruby cabochon weighing 14.23 carats, within a circular and marquise-cut diamond two-tiered surround; with three vivid emerald green jadeite plaques forming the stem, separated by diamond scroll detail, circa 1950, jadeite plaques with excavated backs
With certificate 29840 dated 30/1/97 from the SSEF stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin with no indications of thermal treatment
Overall height 8.2 cm.