Enamel and opal necklace, Alexis Falize, 1890s. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

Designed as a series of opal beads, alternating with scrolling heart-shaped motifs applied with blue, red and green enamel, suspending a similar shield-shaped detachable pendant, length approximately 490mm, can be shortened to approximately 420mm, French assay marks and maker's mark for Falize, fitted case stamped Falize.