Important Estate Jewelry - Sale 12JL03 - Lot 425

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 10am
 
Lot 425
Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant-Necklace
The delicate diamond necklace joined by a swag of diamonds, accented by 3 old European-cut diamonds approximately 1.05 cts., supporting a line of 4 old-mine cut diamonds, suspending a natural pearl approximately 14.12 x 13.58 mm., capped by a diamond-set trefoil motif, totaling 184 old-mine cut diamonds approximately 3.70 cts., circa 1905. Length 14 1/4 inches. With original fitted box.

With GIA report no. 5141583965 stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater, no indications of treatment.



Sold for $158,500
(Includes Buyer's Premium)
Estimate $15,000-20,000

Pearl: light gray, overall clean, little bubbles, several slightly visible to eye, slightly out-of-round, fully round in back, medium luster. With GIA report.

3 diamonds: J-K-VS.
Small diamonds: J-K-VS-SI.

Good condition.


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