$50,000
in a flowing foliate garland motif in white and yellow gold, the center consisting of yellow gold leaves pave set with round mixed cut emeralds joined with wirework vines containing round brilliant cut diamonds and accented with leaf shape bezel set green nephrite, white gold flowers and a white gold inset pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the center supporting several graduated pendants including a pair of carved orange red coral cherries, a cluster of three turnip motif cultured South Sea pearls accented with diamond set terminals, two raspberry motif drops pave set with numerous round cabochon cut rubies weighing approximately 13. 30 carats total, a carved chrysoprase peapod, a yellow gold peapod motif containing three cultured pearls within an inset emerald surround, and a pendant at the bottom consisting of eight buff top amethyst and one drop shape amethyst within diamond set surrounds, the back chain composed of bezel set leaf shape green nephrite jade cabochons interspersed with leaf accents pave set with round mixed cut emeralds and additional white gold pave set flowers, necklace contains approximately 21.95 carats total of emeralds and approximately 10.65 carats total of diamonds. Stamp: CHRISTIAN DIOR 750 A0085 (French assay mark) (French maker's mark for Christian Dior). Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite April 26, 2004 Lot 834 167.20 dwts.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-04-08
