Ruby and diamond necklace, Tiffany & Co., circa 1950

The front decorated with swags of round diamonds and with fringes of round, square-cut and pear-shaped rubies alternating with diamond-set sprigs, the whole set with 166 round, baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 16.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length 15 inches, signed Tiffany & Co..