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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 481

Four Antique Gold and Gemstone Rings

Estimate: $400 - $600

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three synthetic blue sapphires, two old cut diamonds, English hallmarks, 18kt. yellow gold, size 6-1/2, 2.7 grams; assorted old cut diamonds estimated total weight 0.40ct., calibre cut rubies, tested platinum over 14kt. yellow gold, approx. size 7, 2.8 grams; three stone ring, three round faceted rubies, stamped "14K, B&K" and with other illegible stamps, size 6-1/2, 1.4 grams; three stone ring, center round brilliant diamond, two round faceted rubies, stamped "14K", yellow gold, size 6-1/4, 3.3 grams

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Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Condition

five stone ring, abrasions to stones, wear and scratches; diamond and ruby ring, ring shank misshapen/very out of round, missing many rubies, present rubies are heavily abraded and not determined if synthetic or natural, visible wear and scratches to ring; three stone ring, heavy wear/losses to bezels, abrasions to stones, wear and scratches; ruby and diamond ring, breaks to wire design on sides of mounting, dirt, visible wear and scratches

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