A sapphire and diamond pendent necklace, by Golay Fils & Stahl. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2000

Set with a cabochon sapphire, weighing 11.17 carats, in a marquise-cut diamond undulating surround suspended from a marquise-cut diamond V-shaped neckchain, mounted in platinum,38.0 cm. With jeweller's mark for Golay Fils & Stahl. Price Realized CHF25,850

Christie's. 16 November 2000. Geneva www.christies.com