Ruby and diamond necklace, Harry Winston

Designed as a series of graduated oval rubies bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, alternating with quatrefoil motifs set with marquise-shaped stones, to a clasp of similar design, mounted in in yellow gold, length approximately 395mm, signed Winston, maker's marks and numbered.  Estimate 60,000—85,000 CHF- Lot sold 110,500 CHF

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com