Lot 21
  • 21

Turquoise and diamond pendant necklace, circa 1910

Estimate
13,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description

  • numbered.
  • applied to a black velvet ribbon,
Designed as three swags set with stylised ribbon-bow surmounts interspersed with flowerhead motifs, millegrain-set throughout with rose- and circular-cut diamonds, to the cabochon turquoise drops, mounted in platinum,

Condition

Metal tested as platinum and yellow gold. Numbered 1029 to reverse of second bow motif. Total diamond weight approximately 10.00 carats, mixed colour and clarity. Old-cuts. As depicted in the catalogue two turquoise of a green tint, well matched together. The three remaining turquoise of an even blue colour and well matched. Well preserved piece ready to wear but would also benefit from reseting.
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