Important Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Pendent Earrings, Fulvio Scavia. Estimate 14,000,000 — 17,000,000 HKD (1,640,760 - 1,992,352 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

The necklace designed with cascading fringes set with twenty-eight oval and cushion-shaped rubies, supported by lines of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, to a necklace centring on a cluster set with similarly-cut diamonds, completed by a pavé-set diamond chain clasp highlighted by a briolette ruby, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 94.22 and 29.20 carats respectively; and pair of pendent earrings en suite, the rubies and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 19.25 and 9.70 carats respectively; mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 360 to 450mm, all signed Scavia. 

Accompanied by Gübelin reports numbered 15066083 / 1 to 29 and 15066084 / 1 and 2, both dated 18 June 2015, and SSEF reports numbered 80731 and 80732, dated 29 and 30 June 2015 respectively, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. The SSEF Appendix Letter for the ruby necklace further states that 'the small inclusions found by microscopic inspection in these twenty-nine rubies represent the hallmarks of the classical ruby mines in the Mogok Valley in Burma (Myanmar)...their attractive and beautifully saturated colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in these gemstones, characteristic for the finest rubies from Burma (Myanmar)....The rubies have been carefully selected for this necklace and exhibit an attractive and matching saturated colour combined with fine quality...Assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality and size is rare and exceptional; therefore this ruby jewellery set can be considered a true treasure of nature."

INIMITABLE ITALIAN FLAIR

Established by Domenico Scavia in Milan in 1923, Scavia started as a modest goldsmith shop.  This Italian tradition has since been passed down in the family and is currently in the hands of third-generation successor, Fulvio Maria Scavia, a multi award-winning designer-jewellery, who took home his first prize when he was just seventeen.

Over the years, this Italian name has developed into a world-class fine jewellery house, with presence in Milan, Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing and Dubai. Through his designs, Fulvio Scavia combines sophisticated Italian craftsmanship with nature’s most precious gemstones, creating jewels that enrich the mystique of the feminine ideal.

One of Scavia’s trademarks is the mastery of sculpting platinum or white gold into elegant geometric forms punctuated by diamonds. As seen in the ruby necklace and earrings suite (Lot 1730), Scavia lavishly arranged over a hundred carats of natural Burmese rubies into a cascading necklace and matching ear-pendants. Another diamond-set ‘serpente’ parure (Lot 1609) further exhibits the skillful, three-dimensional craftsmanship of Scavia.  Sitting sensuously over the feminine contours of the neck, these two suites of extremely fine hand-made jewellery instantaneously display an inimitable Italian flair.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 07 oct. 2015, 02:00 PM