Lot 154
An early 20th century 9ct gold pearl and cultured pearl two-row necklace. Comprising two...
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Lot 154
An early 20th century 9ct gold pearl and cultured pearl two-row necklace. Comprising two...
Lot 154
Lot Description
An early 20th century 9ct gold pearl and cultured pearl two-row necklace. Comprising two graduated rows of seventy-three cultured pearls, and eighty-three pearls and cultured pearls, measuring from 6 to 3.8mms and from 5.7 to 2.7mms, to the single-cut diamond openwork clasp. Length 38cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in fair to good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Clasp stamped 9ct. One diamond deficient to clasp. The diamonds appear bright and well matched, estimated total diamond weight 0.09ct. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Sight discolouration and wear. The pearls and cultured pearls vary in body colour from a creamy white, through peach to creamy yellow, with varying overtones. Some pearls and cultured pearls are misshapen, appearing barrel shaped. Some with scuffs and typical small surface blemishes. Recommend re-stringing. The security clasp does not open. Longest strand of 73 pearls are all cultured. Shorter strand of 82 pearls- all are natural except for 3 which are cultured.
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