Lot 322. Formerly from the Estate of Sarah Cantine Shrady Gould and Thence by Descent. Platinum, Gold, 47.00 carats Diamond and 11.00 carats Emerald Necklace, circa 1910. Estimate 400,000 - 600,000 USD. Lot sold 1,385,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's

Set at the front with 18 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 47.00 carats, spaced by 18 emerald-cut emeralds weighing approximately 11.00 carats,length 17 inches; circa 1910. 

Property formerly from the estate of Sarah Cantine Shrady Gould and thence by descent 

Accompanied by 3 GIA reports:
No. 1152294853 stating that the 5.34 carat diamond is E color, VS2 clarity.
No. 1152294850 stating that the 4.81 carat diamond is E color, VS2 clarity.
No. 2155294856 stating that the 4.13 carat diamond is D color, SI1 clarity.

This necklace is almost identical in design to a piece by Tiffany & Co., sold by Sotheby's New York on October 19, 1998 as lot 91 in the sale titled Jewels from the Estate of Betsey Cushing Whitney.

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