Lot 1839. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Bulgari. Estimate 4,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD (459,824 — 689,736 EUR). Lot sold 8,360,000 HKD (961,032 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's.

Composed of twenty graduated oval rubies within brilliant-cut diamond frames, alternating with decorative motifs set with pear-, marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 65.00 and 40.00 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 420mm, signed Bulgari, with Italian assay mark.