Emerald and diamond necklace

Designed as a graduated line of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a detachable pendant set at the centre with a pear-shaped emerald within a border of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 435mm.

Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 carat white gold. Emerald measuring approximately 13.0 x 10.5 x 7.1 mm, estimated to weigh approximately 5.20 carats, with typical crystal inclusions, few surface reaching, few scratches, nicks and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 16.00 - 17.00 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Pendant of slightly different design than the necklace. Clasp secure, safety catches to either side. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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