Attractive Natural pearl and diamond necklace/tiara, 1900s

Designed as graduated open work garlands of floral and foliate motifs, highlighted with seven pearls measuring from approximately 11.6 to 15.4 mm, millegrain-set with cushion-shaped, rose- and circular-cut diamonds, three small diamonds deficient,

accompanied by three screwdrivers, a uniform line of collet-set circular-cut diamonds with screw fittings length approximately 178mm, a pendant fitting. The tiara may be detached in five parts and used as a diadem, a smaller tiara or as a pendant on a fine chain, further accompanied by an associated brown leather and cream velvet tiara case holding two more fittings.l

ength approximately 250mm, Estimate 140,000—200,000 CHF - Unsold.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com