Ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1935. Photo Sotheby's

Designed as a graduated series of scroll motifs set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, highlighted with cabochon rubies, length approximately 400mm, detachable links, may be shortened to approximately 365mm, French assay marks, one small diamond deficient. Estimate:  48,000 – 78,000 CHF

PROVENANCE: By family tradition, this necklace was formally in the collection of Queen Nazli of Egypt (b.1894-1978).

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013, www.sothebys.com