Lot 225. 18 Karat Gold, Freshwater Pearl and Diamond 'Hindu' Bracelet, René Boivin, France. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's

The torsade composed of eight strands of freshwater pearls, with tapered ropetwist terminals set with small round diamonds, suspending a tassel composed of nine freshwater pearl fringes, internal circumference 7 inches, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1950.

Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Magnificent Jewels, April 23, 2009, lot 12.

Note: A bracelet of similar design is illustrated in René Boivin: Jeweller by Françoise Cailles, page 195.