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Estate of Daphne Murray with Selected Additions

Sat, Jun 26, 2021 10:00AM EDT
Lot 18

Semi-Baroque Cultured Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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Semi-Baroque cultured Akoya pearl necklace with diamond clasp (2.8 carat center diamond). Gemologist inspected and appraised. Necklace contains a total of 44, 46, 50, and 51 graduated pearls that are strung so the clasp is worn to one side. Pearls range from 6.0 to 9.5 m. Necklace measures 16-3/8 knotted inches in length to 20-1/2 knotted inches in length inclusive of a diamond floral design plunger clasp. The setting tests mostly 14K (acid touchstone tested) with white gold with numerous repairs. The clasp centers one Old Mine cut diamond (measuring approx. 8.6 x 8.2 x 5.93mm) and is surrounded by eight smaller Old Mine cut diamonds (each measuring approx. 5.5 x 5.3 xz 3.7mm). Estimated center diamond weight 2.80 carats G.I.A. Provisional Quality grade color H. Clarity VS. Estimated total (8) diamonds weight 5.78 carats. Average Provisional G.I.A. Quality Grades Color H. Clarity SI. No hallmarks noted. CONDITION: clasp is not original to piece. Please see gemologist report in images. We do not accept credit card payment for JEWELRY, CARPETS, COINS, SILVER. Please copy & paste link below for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/muz95q75bjsp8ec/AADgkX5uhOsYkXjIUEFNjf2qa?dl=0