18 Karat Gold, Coral Bead, Enamel and Diamond Necklace, Schlumberger, Paris

Composed of seven strands of coral beads spaced at intervals by segments applied with blue paillonné enamel, the segments further decorated with round and navette-shaped gold studs and round diamonds weighing approximately 12.60 carats, length 54 inches, signed Schlumberger Paris, with French assay and workshop marks.

In good condition overall but the enamel portions are in fair condition due to a moderate amount of enamel damage and loss as seen in the catalogue illustration. The coral beads are medium light to medium orange. The 252 round diamonds are approximately F-G color, VS clarity. Signed on the top of one of the gold spacers. also with a workshop mark for Stoeffel Paris.
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