18 Karat Gold, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond 'Lily of the Valley' Necklace, Michele della Valle

Designed as a vine set with tsavorite garnets weighing 11.80 carats, suspending a fringe of flowerheads, set with round diamonds weighing 17.82 carats, length 16 inches, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 140738.

In very good condition. The tsavorite garnets are bright and range from medium-light to medium green slightly yellowish green, lightly included. The garnets are set in blackened gold. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. Lies nicely when worn. The flowerheads along the front are slightly articulated. Signed and numbered on the clasp.
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