Diamond necklace

The flexible collar composed of cascading fringes of floral design, set with numerous round and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 81.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length 14 inches. Estimate 35,000—45,000 USD. Sold 65,500 USD to a Private Collector.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's