Natural pearl and diamond parure, late 19th century. Photo Sotheby's

Comprising: a necklace designed as a line of natural pearls of grey and cream tints measuring from 5.25 to 10.70mm, accented with circular-cut diamonds, suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 12.90 x 13.10 x 20.50mm, length approximately 395mm; a brooch of scroll design, brooch fitting detachable, hinged pendant bail to reverse; and a pair of earrings, post and butterfly fittings, fitted case. Estimation 150,000 — 300,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 73668 and no. 73681, stating that the seventy-four pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève | 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/