it said `` lot 41 '' which the luscious prose described as : a pair of fine and important ruby and diamond bracelets , the front of each in the form of an elliptical cluster composed of one larger and two smaller rubies within a border of cushioned-shaped diamonds , the sides and back formed of simpler clusters alternating with diamond openwork scroll motifs springing from single-stone ruby centers millegriffe-set in gold , running between chains of rubies and diamonds linked alternately , the clasp also in the form of an elliptical cluster .