In a starfish motif centering on a round cultured pearl (10.56mm) and rays with prong set round cut rubies weighing approximately 4.75 total carats and bead set full cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 total carats (F-G color, VS-SI clarity), completed with a hinged double pin stem, stamped 750 / 186 869, and with maker's mark.

1.5 x 1 5/8 in.

8.5 dwt.

Collection of a Lady, Raleigh, North Carolina

A Private Collection, Raleigh, NC

Rubies display slightly purplish red hue, medium to medium dark tone, and strong to vivid saturation.

Very good estate condition; some rubies with minute nicks visible under magnification.

$1,000 - 2,000