Lot 320
  • 320

Natural pearl and diamond pendant, late 19th century

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Description

  • Pearl, diamonds, gold
Of foliate design, set with cushion-shaped, single-cut and rose diamonds, supporting a detachable pendant set with a drop shaped natural pearl weighing 16.56 carats and measuring approximately 12.50 x 13.30 x 15.30mm, additional brooch fitting.

Provenance

Princess Marie von Hatzfeldt, (1820–1897)
Her son Prince Hermann von Hatzfeldt (1848-1933) and his wife, Countess Nathalie von Benckendorff (1854–1931), formerly in Schloss Trachenberg (Silesia)
thence by descent.

Condition

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 87526, stating that the drop shaped pearl weighing 16.56 carats and measuring 12.50 x 13.30 x 15.30mm, was found to be natural, saltwater. Pearl of slightly grey body colour, with good skin and lustre, minor blemishes, half-drilled; for further details on the pearl, please refer to the SSEF report. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with age and wear. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 13 grams.
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