A superb pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Etcetera. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013

Of chandelier design, each oval-shaped ruby surmount suspending three oval-shaped rubies weighing approximately 6.03 to 2.57 carats, joined by a pear-shaped diamond and terminating in three pear-shaped diamond tassels weighing approximately 1.54 to 0.92 carats, spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white and yellow gold, 6.3 cm long. With maker’s mark. Estimate:  $2,846,864 – $4,529,102

Accompanied by report no. 63521 dated 30 may 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 6.03 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; Also accompanied by an appendix stating that the 6.03 ruby possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The ruby exhibits a vivid red colour, combined with an excellent purity and an attractive cutting style. microscopic inspection represent the hallmarks of the classical ruby mines in the Mogok Valley inBurma (Myanmar). A natural ruby from Burma of this quality is rare and exceptional 

Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 28 May 2013. Convention Hall.