Lot 222. Burmese Ruby and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's

Composed of twenty oval rubies alternating with brilliant-cut, pear- and marquise-shaped diamond clusters, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, length approximately 400mm. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 CHF. Lot sold 313,000 CHF

Accompanied by Gübelin report dated December 19, 1997, stating that twelve rubies out of twenty are of Burmese origin. 

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, Noble Jewels and Jewels from the Collection of Lily Marinho, Geneva, 15 May 2008