The articulated collar designed as a series of interlocking abstract links, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, arranged at intervals with bezel-set cabochon sapphires and oval diamonds, mounted in white and yellow gold,

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Sapphires with medium dark blue with moderately strong saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible to the naked eye and with magnification, well matched in colour on the whole. The three principal sapphires each measuring approximately 21.6mm x 18.6mm x 15.4mm, 18.3mm x 14.8mm x 13.7mm and 18.4mm x 15.0mm x 14.8mm, estimated to weigh approximately 66.82, 40.07 and 44.12 carats respectively. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 32.00 - 36.00 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS-SI, please note these stones are graded as far as the setting permits. Secure but stiff clasp, in good condition.
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