Carmen Dell’Orefice & Strands of Pearls. Photo: Sotheby's.

The timeless elegance of pearls perfectly suits this portrait of supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice. These two strands of pearls can be worn together or separate; take a cue from this photograph and even fasten the two together with a bow!

 Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Carmen Dell’Orefice, gelatin silver print, the Sean Byrnes collection stamp on the reverse, circa 1980, 14 3/8  by 14 1/4  in.  (36.5 by 36.2 cm.). Estimate 1,000 — 2,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's

Provenance: The collection of Sean Byrnes

Two Platinum, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklaces. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's

The first strand composed of 49 cultured pearls measuring approximately 12.4 to 8.5 mm, the clasp set with round diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, length 20 inches; the second strand composed of 45 cultured pearls measuring approximately 12.2 to 8.5 mm, the clasp set with round diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, length 18 inches. 

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DOLORES SHERWOOD BOSSHARD 

Sotheby's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 24–25 September | New York - Sotheby's. FRANCESCO SCAVULLO: NO END TO BEAUTY, 16 October