Lot 1769. 104.60 carats Burmese ruby and 52.60 carats diamond necklace. Estimate 1,200,000 — 1,600,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,460,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.

Composed of fifty-three oval and cushion-shaped rubies together weighing approximately 104.60 carats, each framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, linked by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, joined by two similarly-set stylised links, the diamonds together weighing approximately 52.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 430mm.

Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-072059, dated 8 September 2010, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment.