Ruby and diamond pendant, circa 1900

Formerly in the collection of Mrs Flora Sassoon (1859-1936)

Ruby and diamond pendant, circa 1900

The surmount set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.79 carats, suspending a pear-shaped diamond drop weighing 10.95 carats, the bail set with cushion-shaped diamonds. 

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 112349 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, no indications of heating, minor amount of oil in fissures.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2205861868, stating that the diamond is K (Faint Brown) Colour, VS1 Clarity, Type IIa.