Platinum, Jadeite and Diamond Necklace, Tiffany & Co.

Of graduated design, composed of 58 jadeite beads measuring approximately 8.5 to 5.9 mm, the clasp set with three old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .15 carat, length 19 inches, partially signed Tiffany & Co.; 1928.

In good condition. The jade beads are a medium to medium deep very slightly bluish green, translucent to semi-translucent with some mottling evident when backlit. The diamonds in the clasp are decorative in quality. Fitted with a safety closure. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5171856818 stating that five jadeite jade beads tested at random are of Natural Color, with no indications of impregnation. Together with the original receipt from Tiffany & Co., dated 1928.
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Accompanied by GIA report no. 5171856818 stating that five jadeite jade beads tested at random are of Natural Color, with no indications of impregnation.

Together with the original receipt from Tiffany & Co., dated January 26, 1928.

Raymond Visscher, a corporate attorney from the small town of Holland, Michigan, traveled to New York on business on January 17, 1928. After a particularly successful meeting, he walked across the street to Tiffany & Co. where he admired this jadeite necklace and decided to buy it on the spot for his wife. Sadly, Raymond passed away the following year and the exquisite necklace remained in a safety deposit box for nearly a century. The Visscher family now wishes it to serve out Raymond’s original intent: to be worn and enjoyed.