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 Post subject: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:59 am 
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Hi everybody how are you? I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
I have attached two not very good photos, but they may help. I have been offered a diamond necklace (Mughal cut ), total weight 9.45cts. And with a central ruby weigh 4.42cts, the ruby has good colour but inclusions with a magnifying 10X loupe and some foggy area. The mount is made of 22K gold and partially closes the ruby on the back, blocking the passage of light.
Greatly appreciate your opinions.
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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:26 am 
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I attached some more pics.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 11:31 am 
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Hi,
Finally, I got a certificate for the piece. I enclosed here the AGL lab certificate for the ruby.
I was in GemGenéve and I profit to certificate some items, for Gem Lovers Passionate, an Awesome Fair!!!
The Necklace is India 19th Century and has Mughal and rose-cut diamonds, something really fine and superb.
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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 6:47 pm 
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I am not sure what kind of comments you want. Looks like a nice, fairly high end piece.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2018 1:39 pm 
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Not dissimilar from what is produced in India today.
Requires a special customer.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 3:14 pm 
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Hi,
First of all, thank you all of you.
When I ask about your opinion, of course, it's because I believe that professional's eyes help to see and take in consideration many aspects that the passion and illusion from an amateur blinded.
Sometimes when you find some pieces you need to be a Buyer, but I'm not. I'm a Dreamer.

I agree with Barbra that it's a special piece, not for everyone, but this is totally dissimilar from what is produced in India today, of course, it's probably difficult to say when you don't have the Necklace in front of your eyes. Nevertheless, it's really a miracle find in India or everywhere today a Burmese ruby bigger than 5 carats without any treatment.

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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:19 am 
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I have also purchased a beautiful ruby and diamond pendant. Your necklace is very heavy but I think it is from the Art deco era.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:50 am 
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Morning vintagetimes.
I beg to differ as to the gold and ruby diamond necklace being characteristic of the Deco period.
There is nothing about it that is diagnostic of the period.....at least as we recognize it in the western world.

May I ask you to give us a little more information of the piece you posted.
Is it platinum topped gold?
What is the method of manufacture?
What is the pale green stone with the red stones at the bottom?

Thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 6:16 pm 
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To me this pendant looks like a very new item, inspired maybe from some vintage piece. But a bit clumsy and not quite balanced in its design.
While the first necklace looks like a real antique, not especially with an Art Deco style.


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 2:42 pm 
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Barbra Voltaire wrote:
Morning vintagetimes.
I beg to differ as to the gold and ruby diamond necklace being characteristic of the Deco period.
There is nothing about it that is diagnostic of the period.....at least as we recognize it in the western world.

May I ask you to give us a little more information of the piece you posted.
Is it platinum topped gold?
What is the method of manufacture?
What is the pale green stone with the red stones at the bottom?

Thanks.


Art Deco Antique Ruby and Peridot Necklace with old European cut Diamond Lovely Ruby, Peridot and Diamond necklace from the Art Deco era.A$2,000.00

The 18ct gold pendant has been put on to a new white 18ct gold chain for security.

Chain length: 40cm

Pendant measures 12 mm x 10 mm


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 Post subject: Re: Antique Diamond and Ruby Necklace
PostPosted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:57 pm 
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What's your point?
The piece looks like it was made by a beginner who bit off more than they can chew.


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