Sale 1633
New York
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7 - 8 March 2006
Price realised
USD 9,000
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A GROUP OF RUBY, DIAMOND, PLATINUM AND GOLD JEWELRY, BY DAVID WEBB Comprising a ring: 1 oval cabochon ruby, opaque, typical eye visible, surface-reaching inclusions, 16 circular-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.00-1.25 carats total, G/H color, VS-SI clarity, size 7¼; and a pair of ear clips: 118 circular-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.50-1.75 carats, G/H color, VS-SI clarity, (for non-pierced ears), minor scratches, all show normal signs of wear Ring and ear clips signed Webb for David Webb (2)
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