Ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1960 - Photo Sotheby's

Of graduated fringe design, set with eighteen oval and cushion-shaped rubies, highlighted with brilliant-cut, tapered baguette and baguette diamonds, length approximately 435mm, possibly once fitted onto a tiara frame. Estimation: 115,000 - 175,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 218,500 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 64563, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

PROVENANCE: August von Finck (1898-1980), thence by descent.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com