GOLD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, KUTCHINSKY, CIRCA 1984

Of brick linking centring on a brilliant-cut diamond cluster, length approximately 405mm, signed Kutchinsky, maker's marks, British hallmarks for London, 1984.

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to reverse of clasp and cluster. Scratched inventory marks to reverse of clasp. Centre stone estimated to weigh approximately 0.94 carats, remaining stones estimated to weigh approximately 1.25 - 1.50 carats. Estimated colour H-I, estimated clarity VS. Please note the stones have been graded only so far as the yellow gold mount will allow. Supple necklace, weighing approximately 57.2 grams. Evidence of gold solder to reverse of diamond cluster, not visible when worn. Scratches to polished links consistent with wear. In good condition.
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