Sotheby's, New York, December 2006

Lot 67 Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Torsade Bracelet, French, Circa 1930

Composed of three strands of ruby beads and three strands of sapphire beads, the domed clasp set with round, single-cut and baguette diamonds and studded with round cabochon sapphires, centering a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 1.46 carats, the clasp flanked by arched rows of calibré-cut buff-top rubies and onyxes, mounted in platinum, total length approximately 8 inches, French assay marks.

Accompanied by GRS report no. 2005-070442 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin; no indication of thermal treatment.

 
 
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