The filigreed necklace composed of twenty-six heart-shaped rubies together weighing 48.08 carats, decorated with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the necklace, the diamonds together weighing approximately 75.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed, length approximately 402mm. Accompanied with an original signed pouch. This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.
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