PAIR OF GOLD, RUBY AND ANCIENT COIN 'MONETE' EARCLIPS, BULGARI
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PAIR OF GOLD, RUBY AND ANCIENT COIN 'MONETE' EARCLIPS, BULGARI
The surmounts set with two cabochon rubies, suspending two ancient coins depicting male and female profiles, the bezel reverses inscribed 'APVLIA - THEATE 5th cent. B.C.' and 'SICILIA - SYRACVSE 3rd cent. B.C.' respectively.Length 1½ inchesSigned Bulgari, Made in ItalyItalian assay and registry marks18 karat goldFitted with posts
Condition Report:
In good condition, the mountings with surface scratches commensurate with wear, not noticeable when worn. Mountings stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. The coins significantly rubbed and with discoloration commensurate with age and wear. The rubies are medium deep purplish red, moderately to heavily included, as is typical of cabochons. Gross weight approximately 19 dwts. Fitted with posts for wear on pierced ears.
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SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
PAIR OF GOLD, RUBY AND ANCIENT COIN 'MONETE' EARCLIPS, BULGARI
The surmounts set with two cabochon rubies, suspending two ancient coins depicting male and female profiles, the bezel reverses inscribed 'APVLIA - THEATE 5th cent. B.C.' and 'SICILIA - SYRACVSE 3rd cent. B.C.' respectively.Length 1½ inchesSigned Bulgari, Made in ItalyItalian assay and registry marks18 karat goldFitted with posts
Condition Report:
In good condition, the mountings with surface scratches commensurate with wear, not noticeable when worn. Mountings stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. The coins significantly rubbed and with discoloration commensurate with age and wear. The rubies are medium deep purplish red, moderately to heavily included, as is typical of cabochons. Gross weight approximately 19 dwts. Fitted with posts for wear on pierced ears.
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