A rare late 19th century coloured natural half pearl and diamond pendant. Estimate £80,000 – £100,000 ($121,680 - $152,100). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bronze coloured natural half-pearl centre measuring approximately 14.6mm, to an old-cut diamond cluster surround, suspending two grey natural pearl drops each with a rose-cut diamond cusp and terminal, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1880, 5.0cm

Accompanied by report no.82551 dated 9th October 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the half-pearl is natural saltwater with no indications of artificial colour modification

Accompanied by report no.11903 dated 16th October 2015 from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, London, stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater, no evidence of treatment was observed

Provenance: rank H. Hargrove, Christie’s London 6th April 1960, Lot 29.
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale.

This brooch was originally sold with a single-pearl drop and has been later adapted.

CHRISTIE'S. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 2 December 2015, London, King Street