A superb emerald, ruby and diamond necklace, by Bvlgari. Estimate $300,000 – $400,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

The front suspending a graduated fringe of cabochon emeralds, each trimmed with circular-cut diamonds within a cabochon ruby surround, to the cabochon ruby and circular-cut diamond neckchain, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1970, 15 1/4 ins., in a BVLGARI green leather box. Signed BVLGARI

Literature: Cf. Martin Chapman and Amanda Triossi, The Art of BVLGARI, La Dolce Vita and Beyond 1950-1990, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Delmonico Books - Prestel, 2013, pages 57 and 71

Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 14 April 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza