Lot 380 , A pair of diamond and ruby earrings, early 20th century and later

A pair of diamond and ruby earrings, early 20th century and later, each designed as a palmette of pear-and marquise-shaped rubies within a foliate frame set with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, length approximately 2.5cm, later clip fittings, faintly signed Kutchinsky, British hallmarks, one numbered 2645
£400-600

Condition:
In good condition - likely taken from an early 20th century jewel and later adapted into ear clips. Rubies attractive and in good condition, diamonds bright and lively, length approximately 2.3cm. One ruby palmette slightly larger than the other. Combined gross weight approximately 12 grams. About 2 - 3cts of ruby, approx 1ct diamonds total.

Sold for £1,600