Coloured natural pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th century

The pendant of stylised foliate design, set with baroque natural pearls of various colours and millegrain collet-set with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, suspended from a similarly-set necklace, length approximately 460mm, two pearls deficient. 

Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 09212, stating that the four pearls tested were found to be natural, saltwater. Pearls of varying colours including dark brown, lilac, purple, cream and white, of varying shapes and lustres. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.50 - 4.00 carats, stones bright and lively. Scratches and tarnish to mount consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 09212, stating that the four pearls tested were found to be natural, saltwater.