A diamond and  cultured pearl necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Of foliate motif, the front designed as a graduated fringe of circular and marquise-cut diamond leaves, suspending five detachable drop-shaped cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 11.15 x 11.60 to 13.95 x 15.30 mm, each topped by a circular-cut diamond cap, from a graduated circular-cut diamond neckchain, mounted in platinum, 15¾ ins. Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels. Est. $70,000 - $100,000 - Lot sold $104,500 

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009