NATURAL PEARL, SEED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900

In the garland style, the knife-wire linking set with seed pearls and floral and foliate motifs set with circular-cut, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, centring a bow motif and suspending two natural pearls measuring approximately 11.1 x 10.4 x 8.4mm and 7.8 x 7.3 x 8.8mm, length approximately 340mm.

Accompanied by GCS report no. 79192-72, dated 21st December 2018, stating that the two central pearls are natural, saltwater. Unsigned. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00-5.00 carats. Larger natural pearl of irregular drop shape, smaller pearl more uniform, both with medium lustre, some growth features. Metal with some tarnish and some areas of solder on reverse. Gross weight approximately 42.5 grams. Overall condition good.
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Accompanied by a gemmological report.