A 19th century articulated fringe of old-mine cut diamonds with foliate motifs alternating with natural pearls fringe necklace

The articulated fringe of old-mine cut diamonds with foliate motifs alternating with natural pearls, suspended from a row of collet-set old mine-cut diamonds within open-back mounts, mounted in silver-topped gold, diamonds approximately 18.00 carats total, detaches to form two separate bracelets of various lengths, length of bracelets 15.5cm and 22.0cm respectively, total length of necklace 37.5cm. Sold for HK$450,000 plus Premium and tax

Footnote: Accompanied by a certificate from the International Gemological Institute, stating that the thirteen pearls are natural and of cream translucent colour and, the twenty-six diamonds range from F to K colour and VVS to I1 clarity. Report number M3J16538, dated 10th September 2007.

The necklace is detachable into 3 parts but these cannot be formed into bracelets. This lot is accompanied by a certificate from the International Gemological Institute, stating that the thirteen pearls are natural and of cream translucent colour and, the twenty-six diamonds range from F to K colour and VVS to I1 clarity. Report number M3J16538, dated 10th September 2007

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Bonhams.Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 27 Nov 2007. JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong