An important antique diamond riviere necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2004

Composed of a graduated series of forty-six old European-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890, 16¼ ins., in a Garrard & Co. red leather retailer's case. Price Realized $332,300

Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 12 October 2004, New York, Rockefeller Plaza. http://www.christies.com/