Ruby and diamond necklace, Bulgari, circa 1960. Photo Sotheby's

Designed as a graduated fringe of oval and cushion-shaped rubies, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 370mm, signed Bulgari, fitted case by Bulgari. Estimation 180,000 — 270,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 72355, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, sixty-eight with no indications of heating, thirteen of the smaller rubies heated with residue.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève | 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/