Burmese ruby, Colombian emerald, cultured pearl, natural pearl drops and diamond brooch. Photo Sotheby's 2013

Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, an oval emerald and a cultured pearl suspending natural pearl drops, highlighted with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds. Lot 650. Estimate 11,500 — 17,000 CHF. Lot sold31,250 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 62592, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, further stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with minor indications of clarity modification.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 14 May 2013