An antique diamond and pearl necklace

An antique diamond and pearl necklace

The front composed of nine graduated old-cut diamond openwork panels with natural pearl centres and fringe detail interspersed with pearl and diamond collet bars to the openwork backchain, mounted in silver and gold, pearls untested, circa 1890, 38.5 cm long. Estimate £30,000 - £35,000 ($47,490 - $55,405)

Christie's. Jewellery. 10 June 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com