DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI

Of foliate inspiration, designed as a series of textured leaves and flower heads each with brilliant-cut diamond stamens, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, detachable from a single necklace into a necklace, pair of ear clips and a brooch, length approximately 440mm, case by Gianmaria Buccellati. Estimate: 12,000—16,000 GBP. Lot Sold.  28,750 GBP

Note: Accompanied by four photographs, four documents detailing the various configurations of the piece and an original pencil sketch of the necklace.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels Antique and Contemporary. London, New Bond Street. 22 Jul 08 - www.sothebys.com