Sale 1633
New York
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7 - 8 March 2006
Price realised
USD 5,400
Estimate
A GROUP OF GEM-SET, SIMULATED GEMSTONE, DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY Comprising 10 rings and 2 bracelets, all show normal signs of wear,(1 bracelet and 1 ring illustrated) (12)
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