DIAMOND RIVIÈRE, CIRCA 1880

Designed as a graduated series of circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, to a later ellipse-shaped clasp pavé-set with single- and circular-cut stones and two pearls; one of light grey the other of white tint, length approximately 415mm, case.

Estimated total diamond weight 32 carats, four central diamonds stated to weigh, 3.87, 3.00, 2.50 and 2.35 carats respectively, estimated colour J-L, estimated clarity SI-I, remaining stones of mixed colours and clarities. Clasp with two pearls measuring approximately 4.3mm and 4.5mm, well matched in size, contrasting colours, the pearl of grey tint with rosé overtones. Secure clasp, safety chain, later rhodium plated. In very good condition.
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Pearls untested.