Lot 19. A pair of antique ruby, pearl, glass and diamond earrings, early 20th century. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

Oval-shaped rubies, rose-cut diamonds, pearls, red glass beads, gold and silver, 1 ½ ins., one ruby deficient. 

Provenance: By repute, Nizams of Hyderabad

Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 240, ill. p. 274, no. 99.

Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 118, no. 67
The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 154, no. 118
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 257, no. 190
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 272, no. 186
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 291, no. 190.