Lot 509
  • 509

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace, Cartier

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • lapis lazuli, turquoise, diamond, gold
Composed of lapis lazuli beads measuring approximately 27.0 to 5.9 mm, accented by turquoise cabochons, further set with round and baguette diamonds, length 18½ inches, signed Cartier, numbered 53 47575.

Condition

In good condition; the large lapis lazuli beads separated by triple strands of smaller lapis beads, two segments with double strands instead of triple; may benefit from being restrung. The clasp is mounted in platinum and yellow gold. Side of clasp signed Cartier, numbered 53 47575. The largest lapis beads measuring approximately 27.00 to 20.00 mm, the smaller beads measuring approximately 8.00 to 5.9 mm, are medium strongly saturated blue, with some areas of matrix and flecks of golden pyrite. The turquoise cabochons are an evenly colored very strongly greenish blue color. The diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of approxiamtely 2.25 carats, are approximately , F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. Bears a nice heft, gross weight approximately 130 dwts. Please note the length of the necklace is approximately 18½ inches.
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