The Collection of Jean Louis Chameroy, Offered Without Reserve - 24 Oct 2023
A carved ruby, pearl and diamond choker, early 20th century
A carved ruby, pearl and diamond choker, early 20th century, centring on a spray of carved rubies and circular-cut diamonds, within concentric oval borders of circular-cut diamonds, suspending a pearl pendant measuring approximately 8 x 7 x 6.5mm, to a six-row choker necklace strung with pearls measuring 4.2-2.9mm diameter, spaced by sections of ruby beads and diamond rondelles, the clasp of geometric design set with circular-cut and single-cut diamonds, length of choker 35cm, length of centre 4cm, clasp possibly later added.
A verbal report stated that the pearls were natural saltwater.