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New York, Grand Havana Room, Sep 30, 1999

LOT 353

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Ear Pendants

Having an ornate foliate motif set with 16 pear-shaped, faceted emerald drops in the necklace and 4 pear-shaped, faceted emeralds in the ear pendants, with a total weight of approx. 54.2 cts for all the emeralds, with marquise, pear, and round, brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding the emeralds and decorating the top of each drop, and a double row of round, brilliant-cut diamonds forming the back portion of the necklace, having a total weight of approx. 78.1 cts. for all 493 diamonds in the necklacand ear pendants, mounted in platinum, measuring approx. 16 1/2 inches (42 cm).