Lot 143. An important two-strand natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate CHF 2,000,000 - CHF 3,000,000 (USD 2,016,474 - USD 3,024,712). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The strands composed of fifty-one and forty-nine natural pearls, measuring approximately 12.80 to 7.50 mm, to the clasp set with two old-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold.
Accompanied by report no. 87755 dated 20 September 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 100 pearls are saltwater natural pearls and an appendix letter indicating that '..These pearls of partially remarkable size (...) have been carefully selected and exhibit a beautiful matching fine pearl lustre combined with an attractive colour.'
Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 15 November 2016, Geneva