Natural pearl, emerald and diamond necklace

Composed of five strands of natural pearls measuring from 2.95 to 7.95mm, the clasp set with a cabochon emerald encircled with pear-shaped, circular-cut and oval diamonds, shortest length approximately 440mm.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 65751, stating that the five hundred fifty-one pearls and natural, saltwater. According to the SSEF report the pearls measure as following: strand A total length of 51 cm, 3.30 - 4.10 - 7.95 - 4.25 - 3.20 mm strand B total length of 49.5 cm, 3.20 - 4.45 - 7.35 - 4.30 - 3.40 mm strand C total length of 47 cm, 3.40 - 4.20 - 7.35 - 4.15 - 2.95 mm strand D total length of 45 cm, 3.25 - 4.45 - 7.15 - 4.30 - 3.35 mm strand E total length of 43.5 cm, 3.35 - 3.95 - 7.10 - 3.90 - 3.10 mm Clasp mounted in silver and gold: The round to oval and button-shaped pearls are of slightly cream to light cream, partly with rosé and green overtones, for further information please refer to the report; good lustre, few growth marks. Emerald measures approximately 11.85 x 12.90 mm, depth not measurable due to mounting, with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching. Diamonds estimated to weigh between 3.00 and 3.50 carat, G-H colour, VS-I clarity. Clasp secure, safety catch on either side. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with wear and age. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 78 grams.
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