18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND, EMERALD, RUBY AND MULTICOLOR SAPPHIRE FIVE-STRAND GRADUATED NECKLACE, Faceted round gemstone beads of app. 6 mm, arranged in pattern of color gradation and saturation from light to dark. Two diamond-set rondelles spaced at intervals at front of each strand (total of twenty rondelles); diamond-set bar terminals. Total diamond weight app. 2.42 cts. L: 30 in. Estimate $10,000-12,000
PROVENANCE: Purchased in May 2006, from Phillips-DePury in Geneva.
The necklace is in very good condiition. The diamonds are predominantly in the VS clarity range and F-G in color. The back of the necklace is a rigid 18 karat white gold, openwork chain necklace. Stamped "750" and illegibile "M" trademark.
