Platinum and Diamond Necklace/Clip Combination, Sterlé, Paris, Circa 1950

The central clip designed as a twisted ribbon motif set with 6 larger round diamonds weighing approximately 8.00 carats, small round diamonds weighing approximately 8.25 carats and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 17.00 carats, completed by a necklace set with round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 30.00 carats, clip detaches and may be worn separately, necklace may be worn without clip by attaching an additional segment of diamonds, length of necklace 16 inches, clip signed Sterlé, Paris, numbered S.485, necklace and clip with French assay marks.

Most of the diamonds are approximately F to G color (a few are H-I), mostly VS clarity (a few SI). As the clip pin stem deficient, it cannot be worn as brooch as is. Fitted with safety latches. In very good condition.
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