Cultured pearl and diamond necklace and brooch, Tiffany & Co., circa 1996

The necklace designed as two crabs clutching a cultured pearl of natural gray color measuring approximately 13.7 mm., the crabs pavé-set with round diamonds, completed by a pearl strand composed of 36 cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.5 to 9.0 mm., fitted with a pavé-set diamond clasp, the total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length 16½ inches, signed Tiffany & Co., 1996; the brooch designed as a single crab clutching a cultured pearl of natural gray color measuring approximately 14.9 mm., the crab pavé-set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., 1996, numbered 13676313.

Necklace: Principle cultured pearl of natural grey bodycolor, with green overtones and high lustre. Estimated color of diamonds G-H, estimated clarity predominantly VS with occasional SI, bright and lively stones. Remaining cultured pearls of cream bodycolor, well matched in size, slight green overtones, medium to high, slightly waxy luster. In very good condition. Brooch: Principle cultured pearl of natural grey body color, with green overtones and high luster. Estimated color of diamonds G-H, estimated clarity VS. In excellent condition.
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