An 18ct gold mabe pearl and diamond pendant. The pear-shape mabe pearl, within an openwork...

Overall condition as new. The Mabe pearl is white with fairly strong lustre rose and greenish overtones. Fairly good skin with some surface blemishes. The diamonds are bright, lively and well matched. Fine feathers can be seen under magnification. Individual size and setting prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit altogether the importation of property containing such materials, and that other countries require a permit (e.g., a CITES permit) from the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation as well as importation.The sale of ivory, tortoiseshell and other materials derived from endangered species is limited by CITES regulations to ‘worked’ pieces dating prior to 1947, and the export of such pieces outside the EU would require an export licence to be obtained from DEFRA.