Lot 634
  • 634

Tourmaline, cultured pearl, onyx and diamond choker, 'Terry Perles', Marina B

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description

  • Marina B
  • Tourmaline, diamonds, onyx, cultured pearls, gold
The front collet-set with an hexagonal pink tourmaline, within a frame pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by pear-shaped tourmalines and calibré-cut onyx, on a flexible collar composed of seven rows of cultured pearls, signed Marina B, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Marina B.

Literature

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

Condition

Signed Marina B France, numbered R1698, French maker's mark for Pierre Brun, 36 Rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris. French assay marks and stamped OR 750 and 18K for 18 carat gold. Cultured pearls measuring from approximately 5.10 to 6.00 mm, with good skin and luster, a few pinpoints, scratches and blemishes. Tourmalines well matched in colour, pink of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions. Onyx in overall good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 182 grams.
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