Earth-Mined Diamond and "Ruby Composite"** Earrings.  This is a pair of 14 karat yellow gold designer earrings that feature 14.58 carats of oval-cut "ruby composite"  stones that are prong-set with 1.98 carats of round, brilliant-cut, I-J color, SI-I clarity diamonds.  These festively designed earrings are assembled in 2 sections, attached by a jump ring to provide light-catching movement.  The earrings hang approximately 1.75" and firmly attach to the earlobe with posts and Omega backs and bear the Oscar Friedman hallmark.  These earrings are certified and appraised for $9,600.00 estimated retail replacement value.

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Composite Rubies are made of a "composition" of genuine, natural, red corundum (ruby) and tinted lead-glass that is bonded together.  Composite rubies look like beautiful, bright, red, high quality rubies, but are only a fraction of the price of natural rubies.  Composite rubies require special care that is different from natural, treated or untreated, rubies. If your jewelry item contains ruby composite and needs repair or adjustments, it is absolutely necessary to advise your jeweler that they are composites.  Do not place composite rubies in chemicals or an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner.  Warm water and a soft cloth is the best way to clean composite stones.

Auction Code: E220/5-mmss