23rd Mar, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
150
A double strand cultured pearl necklace with diamond clasp, comprising two strands of uniform cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 7mm to 7.5mm in diameter, to a rosette-shaped openwork panel clasp, centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond in millegrain collet setting, bordered by two rows of smaller similarly set old brilliant and old-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, principal diamond weight approximately 1.10ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.80ct, length 85cm
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
A double strand cultured pearl necklace with diamond clasp, comprising two strands of uniform cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 7mm to 7.5mm in diameter, to a rosette-shaped openwork panel clasp, centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond in millegrain collet setting, bordered by two rows of smaller similarly set old brilliant and old-cut diamonds, two colour precious metal mounted, principal diamond weight approximately 1.10ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.80ct, length 85cm
The principal diamond is bright and lively but contains small dark mineral inclusions and a surface-reaching fracture, with estimated P1 clarity and I to J colour, assessed mounted. Principal diamond dimensions approx: 7.1mm to 7.4mm diameter x 3.7mm depth. Bordering diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. The clasp mount appears to be relatively modern, with light surface wear, and is unmarked. Metal standard is untested. Diameter of clasp approx. 2.5cm. Cultured pearls are well matched, of creamy-white hues with a subtle iridescent lustre, most with surface wear, pitting, ripples and blemishes to the nacre, commensurate for use. Combined gross weight approx. 115gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022
