Platinum , 18 karat gold , sapphires and diamond necklace and earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960. Photo Sotheby's

The necklace and earclips of floral design set with oval sapphires weighing approximately 185.00 carats, framed by round diamonds, the necklace spaced by flowerheads set with round sapphires weighing approximately 14.00 carats, accented by round and marquiseshaped diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 35.85 carats, length of necklace15 inches, necklace separates into a brooch and bracelet, length 7 inches, pendants on earclips detachable, necklace signed VCA, numbered 28282. - Lot 219. Estimation150,000-200,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Parke-Bernet, May 16, 1968, sale 2703, lot 204.

Property from the Estate of Augusta Smith.

 Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com