18 karat gold and aquamarine necklace-bodice ornament combination and matching earclips, René Boivin, France. Photo courtesy Sotheby's

The necklace centered by an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 60.00 carats, framed by 26 baguette aquamarines, completed by a necklace composed of paisley-shaped links set with numerous round aquamarines; the bottom section detaches via a removable pin stem for wear as a bodice ornament, length of bodice ornament 7¼ inches, internal circumference of necklace 14 inches, with maker's mark and French assay marks; together with a pair of earclips of similar design, set with two emerald-cut aquamarines weighing approximately 10.50 carats, accented by round aquamarines, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1945. The earclips with a signed pouch. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 USD

THE COLLECTION OF ALEX & ELISABETH LEWYT

Note:  For a citrine bodice ornament of similar design see René Boivin: Jeweller, by Françoise Cailles, page 251; an aquamarine parure of similar design is illustrated in the same publication, page 257

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 Sep 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com