Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, second half of the 19th century

Designed as a tapered band decorated with a graduated line of natural pearls, framed by cushion-shaped diamonds, length approximately 170mm.

Mounted in silver and gold. Diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, one small diamond deficient, estimated approximately I-K, Si on average, total diamond weight approximately 9.00-10.00 carats. Deatcahable catch one tongue slightly loose. Pearls well matched, with slight rose overtone and medium lustre. Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 07956, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.
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Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 07956, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.