Natural pearl and diamond tiara, late 19th century - Photo Sotheby's

Of foliate scroll design, surmounted with seven drop-shaped natural pearls each in a mount embellished with rose diamonds, graduated in size from the centre, the scroll surrounds set with pear-, cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, the button-shaped pearl at the centre of a cluster motif, inner circumference approximately 380mm, may be detached into eight jewels, three may be worn as brooches, the two larger pear shaped diamonds are later additions, accompanied by a fitted case. Estimation: 155,000 - 300,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 206,500 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 64909, stating that the eight pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.

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