L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i

L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e  ~  D o s t o ï e v s k i



Sunday, June 29, 2025

Merely something to wear about one's neck - diamond and pearl choker, unknown maker, circa 1900-10

 

Auctioned by Sotheby's, 3 June 2025. 


Lot details from the Sotheby's website:

"The articulated plaque of foliate design, millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending a large principal pear-shape diamond* within an openwork surround set with old brilliant-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds issuing similarly-set tassels, each terminated with pear-shape diamond drop, with 12 rows of pearls leading to diamond-set spacers and a velvet ribbon, with similarly-set openwork clasp. Total diamond weight approximately 42.00 - 44.00 carats."

* Actually, Sotheby's gets this wrong, as there are no pear-shaped diamonds in this piece. Each of the six pear-shaped drops is made up of a round stone topped with three smaller stones, giving only the impression of a similarly shaped single diamond.


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