A fine oval-shaped ruby and diamond ring

The oval-shaped ruby weighing 5.55 carats to the triangular-shaped diamond shoulders and diamond-set gallery. Estimate £70,000 - £90,000 ($112,140 - $144,180)

Accompanied by report No. 49667 dated 8 October 2007 from the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin with no indications of heating

Christie's. Jewellery. 10 June 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com