Black and white cultured pearl and yellow diamond necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1994

Composed of 33 black cultured pearls measuring approximately 11.8 to 9.4 m., accented at intervals with rondelles set with round yellow diamonds, the center set with a black button pearl of approximately 11.9 by 12.6 mm., supporting an articulated double fringe of yellow diamonds anchored by a black pearl drop of approximately 12.9 mm. and a white pearl drop of approximately 12.9 mm., the whole set with numerous round, pear-shaped and marquise-shaped diamonds of yellow and orangy-yellow color weighing approximately 16.50 carats, mounted in gold, length 15 inches, signed VCA, numbered NY 59240, two segments at the back detach to shorten. With signed box. Estimate 30,000—50,000 USD - Lot Sold 56,250 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com