Lot 205. An important Mogok, Burma ruby and diamond 'Flora' necklace, by Bulgari. Estimate CHF2,800,000 – CHF3,500,000 ($2,903,630 - $3,629,537). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. 

The bib necklace, designed as an openwork panel of thirty oval-cut rubies, weighing from approximately 7.00 to 1.21 carats, connected by keystone and whistle-cut diamond overlapping circular links, interspersed by pear-shaped diamond florets, accented by circular-cut diamonds, extending to the backchain, 36.0 cm long, mounted in gold, in black leather Bulgari case. Signed Bvlgari

Accompanied by report no. 16040073 dated 21 April 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin the rubies is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating, an Appendix, and an Information Sheet on 'Rubies from Mogok, Burma'. 

Further accompanied by more gemmological reports.

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This necklace is an outstanding creation by Bulgari. Each of the thirty rubies, weighing from 1.21 to 7.00 carats, are certified to be of Burmese origin and have been selected and cut specifically for this necklace. All these gems have been spared exposure to heat treatment and their colour and clarity are completely natural. Natural rubies of this size, colour and clarity are extraordinary and represent a great rarity in today’s market. 

Furthermore, the present ‘Flora’ necklace embodies the boldness of the Bulgari brand with its characteristic blueprint and use of the highest quality gemstones. 

Note: Cf. Triossi A,. Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Skira, Milan, 2011, p. 310

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva