(pair) Ladies estate Edwardian / Art Deco platinum (unmarked, tested), approx 3.50cttw diamond and approx 5.40cttw ruby earrings, each with 14kt gold notched post and clip back (converted to pierced earrings), comprising: (57) old mine-cut, old European-cut and antique single-cut diamonds (circa late 1800's to early 1900's), varied sizes from approx 0.01ct to 0.12ct, average clarity: VS2 to I1, average color: G to J; (24) later added round faceted rubies, ranging in size from approx 0.10ct to 0.25ct, under magnification they appear to be natural, they are medium dark in tone, strong in saturation and strongly purplish red in hue; French clip backing, 3"l, 24.5 grams (inclusive of all materials) Start Price: $7,000.00 All lots are sold as is and where is. Austin Auction Gallery provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.