Lot 251 Dα

A sapphire and onyx demi-parure

. 18k gold parure comprising a garland necklace and a pair of clip earrings. The three-stranded necklace set with a row of 39 graduated raspberry coloured sapphire beads (the two largest central stones ca. 17.5 x 21.3 x 12.9 mm/ca. 15.7 x 22.1 x 10.7 mm) alternating with cylindrical links set with onyx and vertical strands of brilliant-cut diamonds. The corresponding earrings each set with three faceted sapphires and 328 diamonds (in total ca. 4.92 ct, H/I, vs). Hallmarks: Fineness 750, maker's mark (cat's head). Necklace L ca. 38 cm. Earrings H 7.3 cm. Total weight 436.40 g.
Carvin French, New York, 1960s/70s.