Spectacular natural pearl and diamond necklace, Bulgari

Of swag design, embellished with circular, single-, carré-cut and baguette diamonds, suspending a fringe of drop-shaped natural pearls measuring from approximately 8.5 x 8.7 x 11.6mm to 10.9 x 11.5 x 17.7mm, signed Bulgari and numbered.

Stamped PT900 for platinum and OR on clasp fittings for gold. Signed Bulgari and numbered 842, indistinct assay or maker's marks. The pearls of white body colour with very good skin and lustre, one drop Chinese drilled; for further information on the pearls, please refer to SSEF report. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 15.00 - 18.00 carats, on average E-G colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of light wear to the metal consistent with use. Back of the necklace detachable at either side. Screw fittings to reverse of removable front element. In good condition. Later case.
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