A cultured pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings suite; the necklace strung with five strands of 3mm - 3.5mm cultured pearls, 37cm in length, the central section forming the clasp, set with square step cut and round brilliant cut diamonds and suspending a larger cultured pearl measuring 8mm diameter, with further diamond set spacers, the clasp tongue with import marks for 18ct gold; the bracelet in a similar design with three strands of 3.5mm cultured pearls, with diamond set clasp and spacers, measuring 18cm in length; the drop earrings set with cultured pearls and round brilliant cut earrings, each suspending a cultured pearl measuring 7.2mm diameter. (3)

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.