Mario Buccellati, Two-Color Gold and Cabochon Sapphire Flower Necklace

18 kt., the brushed rose gold flowers centering 14 round cabochon sapphires, flanked by finely ribbed gold leaves and scroll links, signed M. Buccellati, Italy, approximately 22 dwts. Length 15 1/4 inches.
Cabochon sapphires: medium deep blue, moderately to very included, several surface-reaching inclusions, translucent, good polish. Width 1/2 to 3/8 inch.