An Important 16.38 carats Diamond And Gold Necklace, By David Thomas

Centering upon a pear-shaped diamond weighing 16.38 carats, within a pavé-set diamond surround, to the flexible gold and diamond scroll-link neckchain and triangular-shaped diamond double clasp, mounted in 18k gold, 39.0 cm inner circumference. Signed Thomas for David Thomas. Estimate CHF2,000,000 - CHF2,400,000 ($1,710,857 - $2,053,028)

Accompanied by report no. 2105110391 dated 13 August 2008 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, VVS1 clarity

And accompanied by report no. 0809094 dated 18 September 2008 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the diamond is classified as a Type IIa diamond

Notes : David Thomas was a central figure in the artistic movement in London in the 1960s and 1970s of craftsman jewellers.
He graduated from the Royal College Jewellery School in 1961 and has been designing and handmaking jewels since 1963. Originally located on Old Church Street in Chelsea, David Thomas created jewels for numerous famous and well known clients who appreciated his personal design style. He continues to work today from Pimlico Road, which has been his base since 1984.

Christie's. Jewels : The Geneva Sale. 20 November 2008. Geneva. Image Christie's Ltd 2008 - www.christie's.com