EMERALD, NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND BANDEAU, CARTIER, CIRCA 1925 AND LATER

The front set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, surmounted with emerald beads and natural pearls, respectively topped with seed pearls or green enameled beads, to a later added double row bandeau composed of natural pearls, length approximately 440mm, signed Cartier, French assay marks for platinum.

Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Paris 1984, plate 22 for an image of a necklace of similar design.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 109351, stating that the pearls measuring from approximately 7.05 - 7.80mm to 3.60 - 3.70mm, were found to be natural, saltwater, and that the emeralds measuring from approximately 12.10 x 13.80 x 16.60mm to 6.80 x 11.95 x 15.10mm, are of Colombian origin, with a moderate amount of oil in fissures. Signed Cartier Paris, French assay marks for platinum. Semi-transparent to semi-translucent emeralds with surface-reaching inclusions. Later added double row bandeau. Natural pearls and seed pearls of cream body colour, typical surface blemishes and growth marks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 16.00 - 18.00 carats, on average G-H colour, SI clarity, a few I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Overall, in good condition. Gross weight approximately 105 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 109351, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with a moderate amount of oil in fissures.