A Belle Epoque pearl and diamond necklace, by Tiffany & Co. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2007

Of garland motif, the front designed as old European-cut diamond and pearl scrolls and drops, each swinging within an old European-cut diamond and pearl swag, to the similarly-set backchain, mounted in platium topped gold, 15 ins., circa 1900. Signed Tiffany & Co. Estimate $8,000 - $10,000. Price Realized $36,000

Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 13 June 2007, New York, Rockefeller Plaza - www.christies.com