Seed pearl, emerald and diamond necklace, Alexandre Reza

Designed as a torsade of eight strands of seed pearls, decorated at the centre with a carved melon-shaped emerald bead weighing 42.30 carats, surmounted by brilliant-cut, marquise- and heart-shaped diamonds and two cabochon emeralds, mounted in yellow gold, length approximately 425mm, unsigned, French assay and maker's marks.

Stamped 750 for gold, maker's marks for Alexandre Reza. Total diamond weight stated to be approximately 9.38 carats. G-I colour, VS-SI clarity as graded in the mount. Emerald bead with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching, noticeable to the naked eye, not distracting when worn. Seed pearls a creamy white body colour with pinkish overtones. Overall smooth skin and good lustre. Hardly any signs of wear. In good condition.
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see footnote to lot 506 for further information on Alexandre Reza.