Lot 16
  • 16

NATURAL PEARL, RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1910 COMPOSITE

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

In the form of a bow, set with calibré-cut rubies and circular-cut diamonds, suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 9.9-10.0 x 11.0mm, the cap set with rose diamonds, to a chain spaced by seed pearls, length approximately 455mm, some rubies possibly synthetic.

Condition

Accompanied by GCS report no. 77105-40, dated 14th June 2017, stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater. Unsigned. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00-3.00 carats. Some rubies possibly synthetic as was typical of this era. Natural pearl of grey body colour, purple overtones, medium-high lustre. Pearl possibly a later addition. Pendant measures approximately 55 x 65mm, gross weight approximately 23.8. Overall condition good.Accompanied by case stamped Jin Jewellery
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a gemmological report.