Beschreibung:

* An Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Platinum and Diamond Clasp, containing 174 pearls measuring approximately 3.50-7.00 mm in diameter strung knotted in two graduated strands and joined with a geometric design clasp containing one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats, two triangular step cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.38 carat total, two baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total, and eight old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total, piercework gallery. Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America pearl identification certificate number 1182208158, dated March 16, 2017, stating Quantity: 174, Weight: 24.35 grams (gross), Pearl(s): 93 Bead cultured pearls, 81 Natural pearls (1-38, 40-81 in Strand 1, 5th pearl from clasp in Strand 2), Environment: Saltwater, Mollusk: Pinctada fucata Akoya (cultured), Pinctada (natural), Treatments: No indications of treatment for natural pearls, Shape: Near-round and oval, Bodycolor: Cream, Overtone: N/A. 15.80 dwts. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000 Property from the Estate of Richard Gardiner-McSwyny, Naples, Florida Diamond characteristics: (Graded in setting) Central diamond Color: K Clarity: SI1 Condition: Slight superficial scratches and minor abrasions to facet junctions can be seen under 10x magnification. Fluorescence: None Remainder diamonds Color: J-K-L Clarity: VS1-VS2 Condition: Slight superficial scratches can be seen under 10x magnification