Lot 1781. Burmese ruby and diamond 'Foliage' bracelet, circa 1959, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate 3,200,000 — 3,800,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,460,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.

The foliage bracelet of cross-over design set with a line of calibré-cut diamonds, edged by graduated oval and cushion-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 29.60 carats, and graduated marquise-shaped diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 20.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, length approximately 170mm, signed and numbered 84059.

Accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity, dated 29 July 2010, stating that this bracelet is a genuine Van Cleef & Arpels item; also accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1003669/1to34, dated 11 March 2010, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; and a signed box.

Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011