A magnificent and rare natural pearl, emerald and diamond necklace
A magnificent and rare natural pearl, emerald and diamond necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
The single-strand composed of twenty-three slightly graduated natural pearls, measuring approximately 13.7 to 10.4 mm, to the pear-shaped diamond and cushion-shaped emerald clasp, mounted in platinum and gold, 38.5 cm. Estimate CHF1,900,000 – CHF2,900,000
Accompanied by report no. 66235 dated 4 January 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that 21 pearls are natural saltwater pearls and that 2 pearls are natural freshwater pearls, also stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with minor amount of oil; with an Appendix indicating that 'The natural pearls are very exceptional in their matching round to roundish shape and their fine pearl lustre.'
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May 2013. Geneva