Ruby and diamond necklace, 1930s. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

Of geometric design decorated with oval rubies, circular-cut and baguette diamonds, accented with a pair of plaques of ribbon design and a pendant, length approximately 560mm, French assay and partial maker's marks, detachable into eight sections. Estimate 270,000 - 450,000 CHF

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 13100140, stating that a random selection of the rubies in excess of ninety percent is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, together with an information sheet on rubies from the Mogok region.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 - www.sothebys.com