Sapphire and diamond tassel-necklace, French, circa 1925

The long chain composed of oblong and circular links set with numerous old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 12.50 carats, set at intervals with 9 cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 60.00 carats and with arched segments of calibré-cut sapphires, the center set with a cabochon sapphire of approximately 13.45 carats, supporting a tassel of sapphire beads and diamond rondelles and briolettes, the cap set with old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats and calibré-cut sapphires, surmounted by a sapphire bead, mounted in platinum, chain length 30 inches, tassel detachable, French assay marks, 1 calibré-cut sapphire missing.