An emerald and diamond necklace

Designed as seven rows of graduating emerald beads, suspended from tapered geometric diamond plaques pavé-set with old brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, continuing to the back as two rows of emerald beads with a tied ribbon clasp set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 6.60 carats total, diamond plaques detachable to form pendent earrings and a pair of earstuds, length 51.2cm. (2) - Estimate: $26,000 - 30,000 - unsold.

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Fine Jewellery and Watches, 4 Mar 2008. Royal Mirage, Dubai