Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

The bib necklace set with sixty grey natural pearls, measuring approximately 8.65 to 3.45mm, decorated with circular- and step-cut diamonds weighing approximately 20.00 carats in total, mounted in platinum, length approximately 410mm.

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 82313, stating that sixty pearls tested are natural saltwater pearls and with no indications of artificial colour modification. For further details, please refer to the report. Stamped PT950 for platinum and 750 for 18 karat white gold. Pearls are mostly button and near-round, light grey to grey and light brownish grey to brownish grey body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones, very good to excellent lustre, some with minor surface blemishes but not noticeable when worn. Diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 20.00 carats in total, are on average G to H colour and mostly VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Minor signs of wear to the metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 82313, dated 22 October 2015, stating that all the pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification.