Platinum, 18 Karat White Gold, Coral, Onyx and Diamond 'Wilting Hibiscus' Necklace, Designed by Suzanne Belperron, 1932-1940 - Photo Sotheby's

The five-strand necklace composed of 258 coral beads measuring approximately 11.4 to 7.8 mm, suspending 35 carved coral hibiscus blossoms, the interior of each flowerhead set with a diamond and suspended by diamond-set rondelles and onyx beads, set throughout with numerous old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 16.25 carats, length 14 inches, with French hallmarks. Estimate: 50,000 - 75,000 USD - LOT SOLD. 278,500 USD

Accompanied by Certificate No. B38509252012 from Belperron, LLC. stating that the necklace was manufactured between 1932-1940 by the company B. Herz from a design by Suzanne Belperron.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman. New York | 05 Dec 2012 www.sothebys.com