Seed pearl and diamond sautoir, Cartier, circa 1910

The seed pearl necklace of stylised mesh design interspersed with octagonal and circular elements set with circular- and single- cut diamonds, suspending a diamond-set circular pendant decorated with a stylised key-fret motif, suspending two seed pearls tassels capped by millegrain-set single- and circular-cut stones, mounted in platinum,

Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 6.00 carats in total, generally H-I colour, VS-SI clarity. A few small rose-cut diamonds deficient. Seed pearls creamy white colour, with grey and rosé overtones, good lustre, well matched. Seed pearl tassels of a more creamy colour. Minor scratches to metal, signs of normal wear commensurate with the age of the piece but well preserved. In good condition
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