A RUBY AND `POLKI` DIAMOND NECKLACE
Designed as three rows of collet-set ruby cabochons, each with table-cut `polki` diamond and emerald cabochon accents, the outer row suspending a fringe of similarly set ruby cabochons, and a central pendant of flower-head design, set with a ruby cabochon center, `polki` diamond petals and emerald cabochon leaves, with two links of similar design, to a single row back chain, joined by a similarly set flower-head clasp, the reverse with a floral motif in gold on a green enamel ground, with a total ruby weight of approximately 276.26 carats, and a total diamond weight of approximately 18.68 carats, mounted in 22 K gold With report GRS2010-091868 from GemResearch SwissLab dated 15 September 2010 stating that the 64 polished red gemstones weighing 276.20 carats are natural rubies, 62 with no indications of thermal treatment, originating from Burma (Mogok, Myanmar)
Designed as three rows of collet-set ruby cabochons, each with table-cut `polki` diamond and emerald cabochon accents, the outer row suspending a fringe of similarly set ruby cabochons, and a central pendant of flower-head design, set with a ruby cabochon center, `polki` diamond petals and emerald cabochon leaves, with two links of similar design, to a single row back chain, joined by a similarly set flower-head clasp, the reverse with a floral motif in gold on a green enamel ground, with a total ruby weight of approximately 276.26 carats, and a total diamond weight of approximately 18.68 carats, mounted in 22 K gold With report GRS2010-091868 from GemResearch SwissLab dated 15 September 2010 stating that the 64 polished red gemstones weighing 276.20 carats are natural rubies, 62 with no indications of thermal treatment, originating from Burma (Mogok, Myanmar)
Lot
69
of
196
AUCTION OF FINE JEWELS & WATCHES
13-14 OCTOBER 2010
Estimate
Rs 22,50,000 - 26,50,000
$52,330 - 61,630
Ruby, Diamond Neckalce