Amethyst, ruby, diamond and onyx choker 'Terry Onyx", Marina B, circa 1985

Collet-set with a hexagonal amethyst, framed with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by pear-shaped rubies and calibré-cut onyx, on a flexible collar composed of eight rows of onyx beads, length adjustable, signed Marina B, maker's mark for Marina B, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Cf: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B: The Art of Jewellery Design, Milan, 2003, pg. 215 for an illustration of a necklace of similar design.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Signed Marina B France, numbered A59, maker's mark for Marina B, French assay marks for gold, French maker's mark for P.A.B.S, Pierre Brun, inscribed OR 750 for 18 carat gold. Amethyst well saturated with typical crystal inclusions and scratches to table facets. Rubies well match in colour with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching. Diamonds bright and lively. Calibré-cut onyx in good condition, onyx beads with very few abrasions. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In very good condition. Length adjustable, inner circumference of necklace when unstretched, at shortest row, approximately 295mm. Gross weight approximately 169 grams.
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