Fine alexandrite and diamond necklace

The articulated necklace composed of alexandrites of various shapes, spaced by heart-shaped and marquise-shaped diamonds, suspending a similarly-set fringe to the front, the alexandrites and diamonds together weighing approximately 50.59 and 13.28 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 420 mm. Estimate 2,900,000—3,800,000 HKD

NOTE: Accompanied by Gübelin reports stating that ten of the alexandrites ranging from 2.03 to 3.75 carats are natural, of Brazilian origin, displaying a pronounced colour-change; also accompanied by GIA report numbered 8476946, dated 29 June 2007, stating that the 3.02 carat diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's