Ruby and Sapphire Multi-Strand Bead Necklace, Banded Colours, Silk Cord with Tassels
£95.00
A multi-strand necklace of small faceted rondelle beads in bands of ruby red, sapphire blue, green and pale yellow, strung on a braided silk cord finished with conical gold-thread (zari) tassels in the traditional Jaipur manner. The cord slides to adjust the length.
The stones have been identified as RUBY and SAPPHIRE by a gemmologist. The green and pale yellow beads have not been separately identified.
TREATMENT: as is standard for ruby and sapphire, these stones should be assumed to have been treated. Heat treatment is routine and near-universal in the trade. No laboratory report accompanies this necklace and we hold no information as to which treatments have been applied; the colour may be enhanced. Ruby beads in this class are frequently glass-filled, so avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaning and tell any jeweller before repair work. Untreated stones are rare and command a substantial premium, and nothing here is offered as untreated.
Condition commensurate with age and use, with light wear to the silk cord and tassels. The beads are strung and secure. The condition assessment and valuation in this listing were produced by an AI analysis of photographs only. ALL PURCHASES ARE MADE ENTIRELY AT THE BUYER'S OWN RISK. Sold as seen. These are second-hand goods and there are no returns.