A sapphire and diamond flower necklace and earring suite, by Graff. Photo courtesy Bonhams
The front composed of a graduating fringe of circular-cut and pear-shaped sapphires and brilliant-cut, marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, on an articulated chain of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, accompanied by a pair of earrings of matching design, diamonds approximately 58.30 carats total, sapphires approximately 20.80 carats total, necklace length 46.5cm, earring length 3.1cm, maker's case. Sold for £98,500 (€or 118,489)
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.05 carats is F colour, IF clarity. Report number 10061600, dated 27 December 1996.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.03 carats is D colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 10099610, dated 20 March 1997.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.01 carats is E colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 10104180, dated 13 March 1997.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.01 carats is G colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 10104001, dated 13 March 1997.
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com