A pair of jade and ruby ear pendants. Each designed as an oval lilac jadeite cabochon, within a circular-shape ruby surround, to the similarly-cut ruby and textured hoop surmount. Length 3.3cms. Weight 9.6gms. Jade untested.
Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Rubies medium red to purplish red, fairly well saturated, with good to moderate clarity and typical inclusions. Jadeite well matched. Untested for natural colour origin. Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. With fixed posts for pierced ears. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk