Natural pearl and diamond pendent necklace, late 19th century

The articulated graduated band highlighted with cushion-shaped, circular-, single-cut, and rose diamonds, suspending a detachable pendant set with a slightly baroque button-shaped natural pearl and a baroque drop-shaped natural pearl, each of slightly grey to light brownish grey tint, length approximately 380mm with a 65mm detachable section.

Mounted in silver and gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 5.50 carats of mixed colour and clarity. Pearls of slightly grey to light brownish grey colour, with slight brown and pink overtones, few blemishes, good lustre; for further information please refer to the SSEF report. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, typical tarnish to the silver. In good condition.
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