Lot 416
  • 416

Diamond necklace, late 1960s

Estimate
342,000 - 440,000 CHF
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Description

  • gold, diamond platinum
Of ribbon design, set with drop shaped motifs framing cushion-shaped diamonds, highlighted throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, further accented with pear-shaped and baguette diamonds, inner circumference approximately 355mm.

Condition

Stamped PT 950 for platinum. The largest/central diamond weighing 3.97 carats, measuring approximately 9.79 x 9.88 x 6.54mm. Please find below the approximate measurements and calculated weights of the eight largest diamonds diamonds (excluding the previously mentioned 3.97 carat diamond): 9.01 x 8.68 x 6.00mm: approx. 3.00 cts. 9.43 x 9.04 x 6.22mm: approx. 3.40 cts. 9.20 x 9.30 x 6.38mm: approx. 3.50 cts. 9.41 x 9.14 x 6.02mm: approx. 3.30 cts. 9.47 x 9.22 x 6.22mm: approx. 3.40 cts. 9.30 x 9.19 x 6.18mm: approx. 3.30 cts. 9.31 x 8.86 x 6.29mm: approx. 3.30 cts. 9.16 x 8.99 x 6.25mm: approx. 3.30 cts. Cushion-shaped diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 30.00 carats, in our experts' opinion on average I - J colour, VS2 clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Smaller pear-shaped, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 45.00 - 55.00 carats, H - J colour, VS - SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Necklace may be detached into three segments. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 137 grams.
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