Highly important diamond necklace

The V-shaped necklace set with baguette diamonds and decorated at the front with a line of brilliant-cut stones, suspending a pear-shaped diamond weighing 41.40 carats, length approximately 370mm, pear-shaped diamond detachable.

Please note that online bidding is not available for this lot. Necklace tested as platinum. Pendant mount stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 45.00 - 48.00 carats, estimated colour G-H, estimated clarity VS. The pear-shaped diamond, weighing 41.40 carats, is accompanied by GIA report no. 5141460540, stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity. For further information please refer to the report. Flexible and well articulated. Little signs of wear to the mount, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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