Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale slated on December 9, will feature a sensational and historic diamond necklace created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1939 for Queen Nazli of Egypt. This jewel will lead the sale which is to be held in New York.

Also featured are jewels by Suzanne Belperron, Art Deco Cartier and Mauboussin designs, and an exciting group of Bulgari jewels acquired in Rome in the 1960s-70s. The sale is further highlighted by one of the finest Kashmir sapphires to appear on the market and several important D color diamonds, all from private collections.