Ruby and diamond demi-parure. Photo Sotheby's.

Comprising: a necklace of fringe design set with oval rubies and pear-shaped, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 395mm; together with a pair of chandelier earrings, post and hinge back fittings. Estimation 135,000 — 225,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 72671, stating that eighty of the rubies are of Burmese origin and three are of East African origin, all with no indications of heating.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/