Comprising: a necklace designed as a series of millegrain-set pierced and open work links set with single- and square-cut diamonds, circa 1915, length approximately 415mm; one bracelet millegrain-set with calibré-cut rubies and circular-cut diamonds, circa 1915, length approximately 180mm; and another bracelet set with calibré-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 175mm.

Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. See sergelifar.org for further information on the Fondation Serge Lifar. Rubies and sapphires well matched in colour, few scratches, nicks and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 7.50 - 8.00 carats, on average H-J colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Clasps secure, safety catches to the side or below. Normal signs of wear to the metal, scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear, few repair marks on necklace. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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Serge Lifar was a famous dancer and choreographer born in Kiev in 1905. He joined the Ballets Russes in Paris in 1923. He quickly attained the status of "danseur etoile" and went to become choreographer, director and maître de ballets of the Paris Opera in 1930, collaboratingꦬ with the leading artist of the day such as Picasso, Bakst, Goncharova, Leger for stage design and costumes and with Poulenc and Stravin🅠sky for music. He danced his last ballet in 1956 and continued to pursue an international career in choreography. Serge Lifar passed away in Lausanne in 1986.

Founded in 1989 by his companion, the late Countess Lillan Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, the Fondation Serge Lifar is a not for profit charity based in Liechtenstein whose purpose is to promote, protect, defend and perpetuate the art of dance and choreography. Each year the Foundation awards grants t🍎o promising young dancers and in doing so it exposes the life and work of Serge Lifar to a new generation thus ensuri🎀ng his memory lives on.

See sergelifar.org for further information on the Fondation Serge Lifaꦏr.