A pair of ruby and diamond chandelier design earrings, by M. Gérard. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Of chandelier design, the oval and cushion-shaped rubies set in brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamond surrounds, 6.8 cm, with French assay mark for gold. By M. Gerard, not signed (en suite with lot 255) . Estimate CHF55,000 – CHF70,000 ($62,900 - $80,054)

Accompanied by report no. 73451 dated 7 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating

A PASSION FOR JEWELS
The Collection of a European Gentleman.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 14 May 2014, Geneva - http://www.christies.com/