Pearl, saphire and diamond necklace, Chaumet

Designed as a single row of thirty-seven pearls measuring from approximately 7.7 to 10.3 mm, interspersed with seed pearls, the clasp set with a cushion-shaped sapphire within a surround of circular-cut diamonds,

French assay marks for gold. The pearls irregular in shape with cream to creamy bodycolour, golden, rosé and greyish overtones. For the most part good lustre and smooth skin, some pearls with typical blemishes. The clasp set with a sapphire measuring approximately 1.60 carats (as gauged in the mount), medium dark blue hue with typical crystal inclusions. The surrounding diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, in good condition.
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Provenance:  Princess Murat, born Cécile Ney d'Elchingen (1866-1960).