* An Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Platinum and Diamond Clasp,
containing 174 pearls measuring approximately 3.50-7.00 mm in diameter strung knotted in two graduated strands and joined with a geometric design clasp containing one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats, two triangular step cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.38 carat total, two baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total, and eight old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total, piercework gallery.
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America pearl identification certificate number 1182208158, dated March 16, 2017, stating Quantity: 174, Weight: 24.35 grams (gross), Pearl(s): 93 Bead cultured pearls, 81 Natural pearls (1-38, 40-81 in Strand 1, 5th pearl from clasp in Strand 2), Environment: Saltwater, Mollusk: Pinctada fucata Akoya (cultured), Pinctada (natural), Treatments: No indications of treatment for natural pearls, Shape: Near-round and oval, Bodycolor: Cream, Overtone: N/A.
15.80 dwts.
Estimate $ 3,000-5,000
Property from the Estate of Richard Gardiner-McSwyny, Naples, Florida
Diamond characteristics: (Graded in setting) Central diamond
Color: K
Clarity: SI1
Condition: Slight superficial scratches and minor abrasions to facet junctions can be seen under 10x magnification.
Fluorescence: None
Remainder diamonds
Color: J-K-L
Clarity: VS1-VS2
Condition: Slight superficial scratches can be seen under 10x magnification