PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Set at the front with an open work centre piece of foliate scroll design set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, suspending a pear-shaped pearl weighing 10.15 carats, on a necklace of knife-edge linking spaced by rose-cut diamonds alternating with cushion-shaped stones, length approximately 385mm, one small diamond deficient, one diamond later replacement, French assay marks.

Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and import marks. Set in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.5 - 6.5 carats, mixed colours and clarities, please note as per cataloguing the uppermost stone is a later replacement. Well articulated necklace, tarnish consistent with age, each necklace fitting can be removed. Pearl weighing 10.15 carats, is a semi-baroque drop shape, silver grey bodycolour with rosé overtones and orient, medium lustre, a slightly darker brownish tone toward the top, drop detachable, measuring approximately 15.4mm. Detachable brooch fitting deficient. Indentations and scratches to piece consistent with age and wear. In very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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Accompanied by a report from the Laboratoire Francais de Gemmologie no 170977 stating that the pearl is natural.