A Pair of Burmese No Heat Pigeon’s Blood Ruby and Diamond Ear Pendants, designed by Etcetera. Photo courtesy of Christie's

The ear pendants are set with two cushion-shaped rubies weighing 6.17 and 6.03 carats, respectively, within an oval-shaped diamond border, surmounted by a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.01 and 2.01 carats. High estimate: US$3.2 million

Magnificent Jewels sale at Christie's  Hong Kong. Tuesday 26 November 2013