Lot 491. Property from the estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe. Ruby and diamond bracelet, second half of the 19th century. Estimate 59,000 — 79,000 CHF (55,660 - 74,528 EUR). Lot sold 274,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.

Composed of a rosette between tapered foliate shoulders, set throughout with cushion-shaped rubies and diamonds, length approximately 190mm, a few diamonds deficient, centre detachable and may be worn as a brooch or pendant together with a detachable brooch fitting, the reverse of the central motif inscribed "in memoriam, my beloved grandmother Sara Cohen, died 12th Feb. y 1879".

Accompanied by a gemmological report. 

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM