$62,500
PLATINUM DIAMOND GARLAND NECKLACE; Hand-built festoon of foliate ribbons and swags of collet set diamonds, floriform clusters center emeralds or rubies in 18k yg. milgrain bezels. A central octagonal diamond, 15.39 x 10.10 x 3.19 mm, approx. 4.25 cts., suspends a floral cascade finished by three pear-shaped clusters. Diamond cuts include cushion, rose, OEC, OMC, approx. 30 cts. TW throughout. French control marks on tongue. 45.2 dwt. (70.3 gs.), 15", drops 4". Note: This necklace was the cover lot of Phillips, Son & Neale Fine Antique & Modern Jewelry, February 8, 1983, and was described as "Important ruby, emerald and diamond necklace, ca. 1910".
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2012-12-09