Lot 320. An antique ruby and diamond tiara, circa 1860. Estimate £14,000 - £18,000 ($27,594 - $35,478). Price Realized £16,800 ($33,113).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

Composed of five oval-shaped ruby and diamond clusters to the diamond-set panels of foliate design, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1860, 19.6 cm. inner circumference 

Provenance: by family tradition, given by Emperor Franz Joseph (1830-1916) as wedding gifts to Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria (1878-1960), on her marriage in 1903 to Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein (1869-1955), thence by descent 

Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELLERY, 6 December 2006, London, King Street