An important Burma  ruby and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate HK$7,800,000 – HK$12,000,000 ($1,000,000-1,500,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

Designed as a graduated line of brilliant-cut diamonds, the front suspending a fringe of elongated floral clusters set with oval-shaped rubies flanked by vari-cut diamonds, the back suspending a fringe of similarly-set ruby and diamond florets, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, 33.0 cm long. Signed and with maker's mark for Harry Winston, No. 67539

Accompanied by report from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating

Please note that this lot is accompanied by a SSEF report no. 80142 and appendix stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating 

Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 2 June 2015, Hong Kong