Ruby and diamond necklace, Bulgari, 1950s

Set with baguette diamonds, the sides decorated with bow motifs similarly set supporting two lines set of cushion-shaped rubies alternating with step-cut diamonds, length approximately 440mm, signed Bulgari.

Accompanied by eight Gübelin reports: no. 16100015, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.59 carats and measuring 8.70 x 7.95 x 4.44mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, with indications of minor clarity enhancement; no. 16100012, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.68 carats and measuring 9.64 x 7.30 x 4.27mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; no. 16100014, stating that the oval ruby weighing 2.76 carats and measuring 8.91 x 7.13 x 4.69mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, with a minor amount of filling material in cavities; no. 16100013, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.89 carats and measuring 8.96 x 7.41 x 4.59mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; no. 16100016, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.91 carats and measuring 9.79 x 7.98 x 4.03mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; no. 16100018, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.01 carats and measuring 9.73 x 7.68 x 4.98mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; no. 16100017, stating that the modified pear-shaped ruby weighing 3.38 carats and measuring 9.72 x 8.10 x 5.21mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; no. 16100011, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.47 carats and measuring 9.46 x 7.49 x 4.85mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Also accompanied by twenty-two GRS reports: no. GRS2016-050821, stating that the oval ruby weighing 2.50 carats and measuring 8.17 x 7.77 x 4.02mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050816, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.59 carats and measuring 8.68 x 7.94 x 4.43mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050818, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.68 carats and measuring 9.63 x 7.29 x 4.26mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050824, stating that the oval ruby weighing 2.76 carats and measuring 8.88 x 7.11 x 4.68mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050808, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.89 carats and measuring 8.94 x 7.39 x 4.58mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050814, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.91 carats and measuring 9.78 x 7.95 x 4.02mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050811, stating that the oval ruby weighing 2.96 carats and measuring 8.99 x 8.52 x 4.12mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050825, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.00 carats and measuring 8.87 x 7.73 x 5.26mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050810, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.01 carats and measuring 9.72 x 7.61 x 4.96mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050823, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.14 carats and measuring 8.87 x 7.14 x 5.05mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050826, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.17 carats and measuring 9.35 x 8.08 x 4.64mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050815, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.31 carats and measuring 9.52 x 7.87 x 5.11mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050822, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.33 carats and measuring 10.14 x 8.02 x 4.44mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050817, stating that the fancy-shaped ruby weighing 3.38 carats and measuring 9.72 x 8.10 x 5.21mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050827, stating that the oval ruby weighing 3.47 carats and measuring 9.45 x 7.48 x 4.83mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment, GRS type "pigeon's blood"; no. GRS2016-050819, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.62 carats and measuring 9.01 x 7.34 x 6.49mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050828, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.85 carats and measuring 9.68 x 8.75 x 4.74mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050809, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.94 carats and measuring 9.69 x 8.54 x 5.04mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050820, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 4.06 carats and measuring 8.99 x 8.21 x 5.44mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050813, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 4.35 carats and measuring 10.55 x 8.94 x 4.81mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050812, stating that the oval ruby weighing 4.36 carats and measuring 9.96 x 9.13 x 5.11mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment; no. GRS2016-050829, stating that the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 5.90 carats and measuring 9.88 x 9.14 x 6.57mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal treatment. Signed BVLGARI. Stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Rubies well matched in colour, red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, nicks, abrasions and scratches. For further details on the rubies, please refer to the gemmological reports. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 48.00 - 52.00 carats, on average F-G colour, VVS-VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 136 grams.
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