A Russian Imperial necklace from the collection believed to have been made for Catherine the Great sold for CHF2,036,000. The diamond necklace with a detachable bow clasp, is a rare survivor of the 18th century, when jewels were usually broken up to produce new jewellery in the latest styles. Its survival, in its original state, is almost unheard of outside royal or museum collections. The necklace consists of 27 large cushion-shaped diamonds set in a row within a border of foliate motifs, with a bow clasp which may be worn separately.
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