What a coincidence, I have been publishing a series on the Grimaldi jewels as well.
I did a lot of research on this ruby set, but just like you, I have not found the fate of the rubies anywhere. I tried french newspaper, the journal of Monaco and other sources, but nothing.
On the subject of using the set to create the ruby earrings and ring, I don't think that is match. The set by Clerc used faceted rubies while the ring and earrings (and the tiara) are set with cabochon rubies.
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