A ruby and diamond parure
Lot 330. A pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants. Estimate CHF25,000 – CHF35,000 ($25,516 - $35,722). Price realised CHF 31,250. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
Each composed of a series of five oval-shaped ruby and circular-cut diamond flowerhead clusters, 9.5 cm, mounted in gold
Provenance: Christie's, New York, 12 April 1995, Lot 349
Lot 332. A ruby and diamond fringe necklace. Estimate CHF80,000 – CHF100,000 ($81,650 - $102,063). Price realised CHF 100,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The slightly graduated necklace alternately-set with oval-shaped rubies and circular-cut diamond flowerhead links, suspending seven similarly-set drops to the front and ruby cluster drops to the sides and back, 39.0 cm, mounted in gold
Please note that the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute has verbally stated that, in their opinion, the origin of the rubies is Siam (Thailand), with indications of heating.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, 12 April 1995, Lot 348
Lot 331. A ruby and diamond bracelet. Estimate CHF45,000 – CHF65,000 ($45,928 - $66,341). Price realised CHF 57,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The broad bracelet composed of three interlocking rows, each set with a series of oval-shaped ruby and circular-cut diamond flowerhead clusters, 19.5 cm, mounted in gold
Provenance: Christie's, New York, 12 April 1995, Lot 349
Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 10 November 2015, Geneva