Sotheby's, Geneva, November 1999

Lot 429 Impressive Ruby and Diamond Necklace with Matching Earclips

Decorated with oval-shaped rubies within frames of pear-shaped diamonds, alternating with clusters of pear and brilliant-cut diamonds, the 3 larger rubies weighing 8.01, 8.15 and 10.72 carats, highlighted at the front by a pendant set with similarly cut stones, the pendant earclips of similar design, mounted in platinum, pendant detachable, length 44 cm.
Accompanied by GRS report no. 9904195 for the 20 rubies and three GIA reports for the larger rubies nos. 10267116, 10267117 and 10267115 stating that the stones are of Burmese origin, evidence of heat treatment.
SFr 900,000-1,000,000
US$ 600,000-670,000