A pair of 18ct gold sapphire and ruby ear hoops. Each designed as a series of sapphire and ruby beads, interspaced by circular beads and decorative caps. Import marks for Sheffield, 1994. Diameter 2.7cms. Weight 9.6gms.

Overall condition good. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear. Gemstones fairly well matched. Sapphires blue, rubies pinkish-red, moderate to fair colour saturation. Typical to profuse inclusions that somewhat affect the passage of light through the stones. Gemstones in fair condition with surface abrasion and nibbles. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. With fixed posts for pierced ears. 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 items into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.