Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

A large cabochon ‘star’ ruby and diamond set four row cultured pearl choker necklace, the large round cabochon star ruby of purplish/red tint, claw set within a cluster surround of pinched collet set old brilliant-cut diamonds, gold and silver mounted, with hinged pendant fitting and detachable fitting later adapted as a clasp, to a four row uniform cultured pearl choker necklace, ruby dimensions: height approximately 26mm, diameter 31.5mm; overall cluster diameter 39m; average pearl diameters 8.5-9mm; necklace length 40cm (shortest strand). £2,000-£3,000

Provenance: From the collection of Lord Curzon, Marquess of Kedleston, Viceroy of India