Sapphire and diamond necklace

Designed as a series of clusters, set with pear-shaped and oval sapphires within borders of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 440mm, one section detachable, Slovakian assay mark.

Slovakian assay mark on one clasp and stamped 585 and K14 for 14 carat gold on both clasp tongues. Total diamond weight stated to be 9.15 carats, total sapphire weight stated to be 27.40 carats on clasp tongue. Sapphires dark blue, transparent, with typical inclusions visible under magnification, ranging in size from approximately 7.1 x 5.2 x 2.8mm to approximately 3.6 x 2.8 x 1.9mm. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 8.00 - 10.00 carats. Necklace without extra links approximately 410mm in length, extra links approximately 30mm. Pendant approximately 57mm in length. Clasps secure. In good condition.
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