Sale 1362
Geneva
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14 May 2008
Price realised
CHF 44,200
Estimate
A DIAMOND NECKLACE, BY MEISTER The front designed as a series of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds each alternating with smaller brilliant-cut diamonds, bordered by two pavé-set diamond scrolls to the diamond and bar-link neckchain, mounted in 18k white gold and platinum, 37.0 cm inner circumference Signed Meister Accompanied by reports from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute with the following details: Report no. Date Colour Clarity Weight 12661 12 November 2007 E VVS2 1.18 12663 13 November 2007 F VVS2 1.14 12665 14 November 2007 G VVS2 1.58
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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
Meredith Etherington-Smith looks at a selection of pieces offered in our Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, and explains how straightened times informed their bold aesthetic
Daphne Lingon, Head of Jewellery at Christie’s in New York, on the 'dramatic' ring with which David Rockefeller proposed to Peggy in 1940
Christie’s specialist and author Raymond Sancroft-Baker offers his expert overview of one of the world’s most important jewellery houses
Jewellery specialist Jessica Peshall offers an in-depth guide to these opulent ornaments — more versatile, wearable and affordable than one might suppose
Ahead of an online sale that honours their close bond, Meredith Etherington-Smith traces the roots of a 40-year collaboration
Francis Bacon's poignant celebration of George Dyer, the artist's most important subject, will star in Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale on 17 May