An important ruby and diamond bracelet, by Bulgari. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2004

Designed as a series of eight oval-cut ruby links, each within circular-cut diamond surrounds, joined by circular and marquise-cut diamond spacers, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, 7 ins., in a Bulgari blue leather case. Signed Bulgari. Price Realized $410,700

With report from the American Gemological Laboratories
With report stating that the origin of the rubies is Burma (Myanmar). Heat Enhancement: None

Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 12 October 2004, New York, Rockefeller Plaza. http://www.christies.com/