CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

Designed as three rows of cultured pearls of various tints, gently graduated in size from approximately 9.2mm to 11.9mm, to a clasp of box and chevron design set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 420mm.

Stamped 18k, 750 for 18 carat gold to underside of clasp. Cultured pearls graduated in size from approximately 9.2mm to 11.9mm, well matched in shape on the whole, some a little off round. Of various tints, greys, silvers, greens, pinks, bronze and golden. Medium to high lustre. Some typical cultivation marks visible, pits and blemishes to skin, several with very clean skins. Traces of glue to pearls and knots near to clasp fitting. Estimated total diamond weigh in clasp approximately 0.90 -1.00 carats, bright, lively stones. Secure clasp, tongue with lip. In excellent condition.
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