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    Contemporary Jewels and Watches

    Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel

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    1 November 2007

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    • AN HISTORIC EMERALD AND DIAMON
    Lot 159

    AN HISTORIC EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE/TIARA

    Price realised

    USD 337,000

    Estimate

    USD 280,000 - USD 320,000

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    AN HISTORIC EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE/TIARA
    The Art Deco necklace designed as a series of pavé-set diamond scrolls to the detachable baguette and brilliant-cut diamond collet neckchain, the front suspending seven emerald drops weighing 48.08, 22.66, 22.27, 15.42, 14.86, 7.16 and 7.07 carats, five of which with rectangular-shaped emerald and diamond cluster surmounts, with tiara, pendant and earring fittings, necklace late 1930s, drops 19th century, necklace with French import mark for platinum
    Accompanied by report Nos. 0706294 to 0706300 dated 2 July 2007 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the emerald drops are of Colombian origin, showing indications of minor to moderate clairty enhancement

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