PEARL, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACLET, CIRCA 1900

Comprising: a bracelet designed as a series of pearls and cultured pearls set at intervals with circular-cut diamonds, suspending four pearl drops, length approximately 150mm, French assay marks; together with a ring set with pearls of grey and white tint, embellished with circular-cut diamonds, size F.

Accompanied by a report from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory, no.2469, stating that there are two cultured pearls and the remaining ten were found to be natural saltwater pearls. Bracelet: Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Pearls 2 and 8 (from the bolt ring) were found to be cultured (nucleated) marked with red wax crayon (removeable). Pearls medium to low lustre on average, range of body colours from white, to cream to silver grey, some with rosé overtones. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.40 - 0.50 carats, bright, lively stones. Could benefit from a careful professional clean. Short length might need to be extended. Ring: Pearls untested, both medium lustre, one with medium grey body colour with rosé and green overtones. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.40 - 0.50 carats, bright, lively stones. Light scratches consistent with age and wear. Both pieces in good condition.
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Accompanied by a report from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory, no.2469, stating that there are two cultured pearls and the remaining ten were found to be natural saltwater pearls.