Cultured pearl and diamond necklace

Designed as a line of round cultured pearls alternating with motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds, each supporting a drop shaped cultured pearl, length approximately 445mm. 

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in white gold. Cultured pearls of white to slightly cream body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones, good skin and luster, a few pinpoints, blemishes and growth marks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 4.50 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal. Clasp secure, safety catch. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 40 grams.
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