Lot 305
  • 305

CULTURED PEARL, JADE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, TRIO

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Trio
Composed of two strands of cultured pearls measuring from approximately 8.5 to 7.9 mm, featuring two circular carved jade plaques, accented by round diamonds, length 28 inches, with detachable 11⅜-inch section for variety of wear, signed Trio.

Condition

In good condition with minor scratching and nicks to the mounting, commensurate with wear. Stamped 18K. The round pearls with creamy white body color and soft green and rose overtones, with very good to excellent luster, with overall good skin, some with wrinkled skin, minor cracking and pitting, not noticeable wen worn. The carved jade plaques are a medium to dark green color, with faint white and green mottling throughout. One with significant cracks and evidence of repair, set on the reverse with a metal plaque, with some minor discoloration and evidence of adhesive, not evident when worn. The diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. With detachable 11⅜-inch section for variety of wear.
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