Lot 166
  • 166

Suite of Turquoise, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Jewelry, Meister

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Meister
  • turquoise, cultured pearl, diamond, gold
Comprising: a necklace composed of three strands of turquoise beads, set at intervals with cultured pearls and single-cut diamond rondelles, completed by a clasp set with turquoise cabochons and round diamonds, internal circumference 15 inches, signed EM; a bracelet set with clusters of turquoise cabochons and round diamonds, length 7 inches, signed Meister; and a pair of matching earclips, signed EM.

Condition

In overall good condition, with minor scratches to the white gold mounting, commensurate with wear. The necklace and earrings signed EM for Emil Meister. The bracelet signed Meister. All pieces engraved 750 for 18 karat gold. The turquoise beads measure approximately 8.5 to 6.7 mm. The beads and cabochons are medium very slightly greenish blue to greenish blue color, with some discoloration to the beads. The eight cultured pearls measuring on average approximately 7.5 mm are of ivory body color, with good skin and luster. The diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 carats, are approximately F-H color, VS-SI clarity. The necklace and bracelet fitted with safety clasps. The earclips fitted with posts for pierced ears. The necklace of graduated lengths measuring approximately 15 to 17 inches. The earclips length measuring approximately ⅞ inch.
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