A set of ruby and diamond jewelry
A set of ruby and diamond jewelry. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
Comprising a necklace, the front composed of three rows of graduated oval-shaped rubies interspersed with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, to the baguette-cut diamond neckchain and oval-shaped ruby detail, a pair of ear pendants en suite, necklace 39.0 cm, earrings 6.5 cm. Estimate CHF130,000 – CHF170,000 ($148,270 - $193,892)
Accompanied by report no.72688 dated 13 February 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that 104 rubies are of Burmese origin and 1 is of East African origin, with no indications of heating except 3 showing indications of heating with minor and moderate residue in healed fissures
Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 14 May 2014, Geneva - http://www.christies.com/