An important diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2004

Of articulated design, the front designed as a cluster of circular and marquise-cut diamonds, spaced by larger marquise-cut diamonds, the largest three weighing approximately 3.28, 3.71 and 3.98 carats, mounted in platinum, (accompanied by a baguette-cut diamond backchain to be worn as a necklace, illustrated as necklace), bracelet 7 ins., necklace 15½ ins. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 88257 Price Realized $276,300

With reports dated from 1 June to 8 June 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the weight, color and clarity of the diamonds are as follows: 3.28 carats, G color, VS1 clarity; 3.71 carats, E color, VS1 clarity; 3.98 carats, E color, VS2 clarity

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