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A South Sea cultured pearl, emerald and diamond necklace

18k yellow gold and platinum: Stamped: 18k / 10% Irid. plat / Bryant / Illegible maker's mark
With cultured pearls graduating in size from approximately 11.3mm to 13.7mm completed by a 18k yellow gold and platinum clasp centering a detachable center set with a cushion shaped cabochon-cut emerald gauged at 20.4mm x 21.6mm and flanked on either side by two cushion shaped cabochon-cut emeralds each gauged at 11.0mm x 8.7mm and further accented by one hundred twelve antique full-cut and single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.75cts. and graded H-J color and SI clarity
123.2 grams
19.0" L x 1.0" W

  • Provenance: The Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree
  • Condition: In overall good condition. Minor surface blemishes to the pearls. Emeralds show surface reaching, eye visible inclusions and fractures. Emeralds have not been tested for treatment. Please note that each segment of the clasp can detach/unclasp.

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March 29, 2023 10:00 AM PDT
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