Lot 191. Property from the Estate of Donna S. Crean. 18 Karat Gold, 164.96 carats Colombian Emerald and 36.45 carats Diamond Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimation: 450,000 - 650,000 USD. Lot sold 1,055,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's

Designed as a graduating series of heart-shaped clusters, set with 33 heart-shaped emeralds weighing 164.96 carats, accented by 51 heart-shaped diamonds weighing 36.45 carats, further set with round, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds weighing 32.59 carats, internal circumference 16 inches, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y.54633. 

Property from the estate of Donna S. Crean

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 53223 stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: faint, type: mixed-type.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 17 avr. 2013