For some reason, rubies just aren't my favorite stone. I often love pieces with rubies, but the thought of rubies in general doesn't thrill me like the idea of sapphires, diamonds, or emeralds. This necklace is a great reminder that the poor neglected ruby has a lot to offer and I should pay better attention to it.
This necklace is composed of fifty-three pear- and marquise-shaped rubies weighing approximately 61.73 carats total, to a necklace set with tapered baguette and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 16.35 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.
Isn't it fabulous? I love the way the line of diamonds snakes around itself and how the rubies seem to be either dripping off the sides or growing on the diamonds like leaves. I think this would be really flattering to the collarbone area.
This necklace was listed in Sotheby's 09 October 2012 Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby's.
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Labels: Contemporary/Undated, diamonds, necklaces, rubies
