Lot 427
A stained cultured pearl and gem-set necklace. Designed as two graduated strands of twenty-eight...
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Lot 427
A stained cultured pearl and gem-set necklace. Designed as two graduated strands of twenty-eight...
Lot 427
Lot Description
A stained cultured pearl and gem-set necklace. Designed as two graduated strands of twenty-eight and twenty-six stained grey cultured pearls, to the gem-set foliate clasp, comprising a stabilised coral carving, depicting the profile of a lady, within a garnet and diamond point surround. Length 41cms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear and light tarnishing in keeping with general wear. One diamond deficient. Coral heavily treated and stabilised, glue residue to the surface. Untested for natural colour origin. Stabilised coral orangish-red, fair to moderate colour saturation, fair to good condition with some abrasion and nibbles. Garnets in good condition with some abrasion. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Stained cultured pearls dark grey colour. Very unevenly shaped. Fair to poor skins with significant surface blemishes to include rings. Due to the nature of the diamond point it is not possible to provide an accurate total diamond weight. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Diamonds in fair to poor condition with abrasion, significant nicks and chips. Only a small part of one diamond remains. Clasp stamped 800, 375. **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT WILL CARRY VAT AT 20% ON THE HAMMER PRICE**
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