PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1915

Designed as a row of bows suspending garlands of floral motifs, to a central giardinetto pendant, millegrain-set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, interspersed with pearls, mounted onto a black silk ribbon, length adjustable, maximum length approximately 450mm, numbered.

Verbal stating that the pearls were found to be natural saltwater. Stamped with faint numbers, possibly 48226. Not well articulated. Diamonds weighing 2.00 carats, bright and lively. Pearls white, display medium lustre. Silk ribbon replaced, possible to alter the length with a sliding clasp, perhaps added later. Secure sliding catch, slightly scratched due to time and wear. In very good condition. Accompanied with a leather case, signed Lacloche Freres, Paris.
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