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Lot 269 · Magnificent Jewels

A Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Brooch

Synthetic Ruby And Diamond Brooch

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Estimate
$2,000–$3,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, New York · 21 October 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6048133
Record
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Synthetic Ruby And Diamond Brooch, A SYNTHETIC RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH. Christie's, 21 Oct 1999, lot 269. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6048133.

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Synthetic Ruby And Diamond Brooch, A SYNTHETIC RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH. Christie's, 21 Oct 1999, lot 269. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6048133.

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From the same sale Magnificent Jewels · Oct 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Pair of Diamond and Sapphire Ear Clips, by Mauboussin A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE EAR CLIPS, BY MAUBOUSSIN $3,000–$5,000
An Elegant Diamond Line Bracelet AN ELEGANT DIAMOND LINE BRACELET $25,000–$30,000
A Diamond and Gold Wristwatch, by Graff A DIAMOND AND GOLD WRISTWATCH, BY GRAFF $1,500–$2,000
A Set of Sterling Silver and Gold Evening Clutches A SET OF STERLING SILVER AND GOLD EVENING CLUTCHES $2,000–$3,000
A Suite of Gold Jewelry, by Zolotas A SUITE OF GOLD JEWELRY, BY ZOLOTAS $4,000–$6,000
A Pair of Tourmaline and Abalone Pearl Ear Clips, by Christopher Walling A PAIR OF TOURMALINE AND ABALONE PEARL EAR CLIPS, BY CHRISTOPHER WALLING $3,000–$5,000

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