Collection of natural pearl and diamond jewels, circa 1900

Comprising a brooch designed as a wreath set with natural pearls, circular- and single-cut diamonds; a brooch of circular design set with natural pearls, circular-cut and rose diamonds; a pair of articulated pendent earrings set with natural pearls, millegrain set with cushion shaped and circular-cut diamonds, screw back fittings, and a ring set with three natural pearls each within a border of circular-cut diamonds, size 50.

The SSEF laboratory has given a verbal opinion that the pearls are all likely to be natural. Wreath brooch: pearls with diameters if approximately 7.24mm on average, medium to low lustre, cream colour, some with light rosé and green overtones, drilled, growth marks and blemishes. Diamonds bright and lively. Sliding safety catch to clasp secure. Circular brooch: Pearls of cream colour, medium lustre and rosé and green overtones, growth marks and blemishes, largest pearl approximately 10.06mm of diameter, two smaller pearls approximately 7.59mm on average. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.60 carats, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity SI on average. Earrings: Pearls from dark to light cream colours, some surface blemishes. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.10 carats in total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity SI on average. Ring: Pearls slightly grey colour with light green overtones, some surface blemishes. Diamonds bright and lively. All with scratches to mounts consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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