Lot 128
  • 128

Gold and Diamond Choker and Pair of Earclips, Marina B

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Marina B
  • gold, steel, diamond
Comprising: a sprung choker and a pair of earclips composed of gold wave-shaped links, highlighted with round diamonds, choker circumference adjustable, signed Marina B, choker numbered F5177, earclips numbered C3510, with Italian assay and maker's marks, and French import mark.

Literature

F

Condition

In good condition, the necklace with even light wear consisting of scratches and scattered minute discolorations, the earrings with scattered light wear consisting of scratches. The necklace signed and with maker's mark for Marina B, numbered F5177, Italian assay and workshop marks, and French import marks, stamped 750 for 18 karat gold and Or et Acier for gold and steel. The earclips signed and with maker's mark for Marina B, numbered C3510, Italian assay mark, and French import marks, stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. The round diamonds weighing in total approximately 2.00 carats are approximately G-H color, predominantly VS clarity. The ends of the choker each have an opening which may originally have been used to attach multiple necklace together. The necklace measuring approximately ½ inch wide, of flexible design intended for a neck approximately 11-14 inches in inner diameter, gross weight approximately 77 dwts. The earclips measuring approximately 1 x ¾ inches, gross weight approximately 28 dwts.
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Catalogue Note

For a choker of similar design see pages 64-67 of Marina B: the Art of Jewellery Design by Viviane Jutheau de Witt.