Diamond necklace, Chaumet, early 20th century

Diamond necklace, Chaumet, early 20th century

Composed of five graduated drops millegrain set with a pear-shaped diamond bordered by old-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, to the fine platinum chain, length 370mm approximately. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Chaumet. Est. 80,000—120,000 CHF. Lot Sold 230,500 CHF

PROVENANCE: Property of the Bourbon family.

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Sotheby's sale Catalogue, A Century of Style, Geneva, November 19, 1998, lot 315 for a similar tiara mounted by Chaumet in 1911.

Cf: Chaumet Paris, Deux siècles de créations, March 1998, no. 130 for an example of a similar tiara.

NOTE: This necklace was formerly a tiara mounted by Chaumet, later transformed into a necklace. Mademoiselle de Bourbon wore the tiara, already altered, on her wedding day on June 2, 1973.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's