Cultured Pearl Necklace Suite, the pair of necklaces composed of pearls ranging in size from approx. 8.50 to 9.50 mm, white gold and diamond claps, and joining to form a single long necklace, lg. 20 3/4, 19 3/8 in.
Note: From the estate of Lois Beurman Torf (1926-2020), an important Boston collector of contemporary prints. Her collection was admired by curators worldwide, and her generosity significantly enhanced the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Matthew Teitelbaum, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston described her ability to look at art and quickly determine what was important: "She did that out of knowledge, she did that out of understanding, she did that out of intuition." Torf's choices in jewelry reflect that same keen aesthetic judgment and appreciation for quality and craftsmanship.
Condition
Condition: Restringing recommended, clasps require tightening.
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