Emerald and diamond necklace

The front embellished with five step-cut emeralds suspending detachable pear-shaped diamonds, to a line of baguette stones, mounted in platinum, length approximately 405mm.

Stamped with Pt 900 for platinum. Emeralds estimated to weigh approximately 8.80 carats in total, good colour saturation with typical crystal inclusions (reaching surface) visible to the naked eye, minor nicks and scratches. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 32.00 - 34.00 carats in total, including the five pear-shaped diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 3.80, 4.45, 5.80, 4.00 and 2.80 carats respectively, mixed in colour and clarity, ranging from H-I to K-L, VS2-SI clarity. Secure clasp with safety catch. Normal signs of wear to the metal. In good condition.
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