An emerald and diamond necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2010

The necklace designed as a line and scrolling swag of baguette-cut diamonds suspending as series of rectangular and square-shaped emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, with marquise-cut diamond foliate detail, circa 1950, 64cm long. Estimate $30,000 - $40,000. Price Realized $35,000

Christie's. JEWELS AND WATCHES: THE DUBAI SALE. 28 April 2010. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. www.christies.com