Natural gray color cultured pearl necklace

The single strand comprised of 51 cultured pearls of natural gray color measuring approximately 17.9 to 15.0 mm., completed by a ball clasp pavé-set with round diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, total length 34 inches, seperates into bracelet segment with length of 9 inches and necklace segment with length of 25 inches.

The pearls are very slightly varying shades of silver-gray to greenish gray, with obvious overtones of pink and green. With good luster and slightly wrinkled skins and minor pitting to some of the pearls. The diamonds in the clasp are approximately H-I color and VS-SI clarity. Separates into a bracelet by unscrewing the adjacent pearls at 6 pearls from the clasp on one end, and 7 pearls from the clasp on the other end. In good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.