Diamond and cultured pearl demi-parure, Harry Winston

Comprising: a necklace designed as a slightly graduated fringe set with marquise-, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds suspending cultured pearls, necklace inner circumference approximately 360mm, mark for Jacques Timey, case by Harry Winston; the pair of ear clips with detachable pendants; each with maker's marks for Harry Winston and Jacques Timey.

Necklace and ear clips with marks for Jacques Timey, ear clips each with maker's mark for Harry Winston; not each signed as per the printed catalogue. Accompanied by a photocopy of an insurance estimate from Harry Winston stating, from their records, the weights of the pearls. Necklace stamped PT 950 for platinum, the clasp stamped OR for gold. According to the insurance estimate, dated 23 March 1993, from Harry Winston, the necklace includes: 11 South Sea pearls weighing a total of 226.50 carats; 549 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 37.98 carats;163 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 62.40 carats; and 8 pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 8.55 carats; it also states that the ear clips include: 2 South Sea pearls weighing a total of 40.00 carats; 92 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 5.59 carats, 8 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 3.80 carats; and 12 pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 9.51 carats. Total stated diamond weight of demi-parure: 127.83 carats, on average G-I colour, the majority VS clarity, some SI clarity. Total weight of South Sea pearls: 266.50, pearls with very good skin, silvery body colour with rosé and green overtones, very few with blemishes or circling. Necklace clasp secure; safety catch. Ear clips with pearl pendant and diamond surmount each detachable. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with light use. In good condition. Total gross weight 218 grams. Necklace case stamped Harry Winston of New York, Paris, Geneva, Monte-Carlo.
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