Lot 275. An Art Deco Colombian emerald, diamond, onyx and enamel necklace, circa 1925. Estimate USD 2,000,000 - USD 3,000,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.

Hexagonal-shaped carved emerald tablet, emerald beads, old, rose, single and briolette-cut diamonds, faceted onyx beads, green enamel, black silk cord, restrung at a later date, pendant 4 ½ ins., cord 23 ins., carved emerald 19th century, necklace circa 1925.

AGL, 2019, report no. 1100337: Classic Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, traditional type
Gübelin, 2012, report no. 12070037: Colombia, indications of minor clarity enhancement.

Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 125, no. 72
The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 183, no. 144
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 325, no. 239
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 311, no. 213
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 326, no. 217.