Sapphire and diamond necklace, late 19th century - Photo Sotheby's

Of bow and foliate swag design, millegrain-set with variously cut sapphires and circular-, single-, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, length approximate 340mm, detachable into six pieces. Estimation: 150,000 - 250,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 230,500 CHF

Accompanied by Gem Tech Lab report no. 12-B-2371, stating that the nineteen largest sapphires are of natural origin, with no indications of thermal enhancement.

PROVENANCE: August von Finck (1898-1980), thence by descent.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com