Freshwater pearl

Freshwater pearls can be grown in every conceivable shape and exhibit an unparalleled palate of pastel colors ranging from dark purple, to light pink and white, as well as uncommon exotic and metallic colors. © Multicolour Gems Ltd, 1998-2001 Freshwater pearls are quite possibly the most versatile variety of pearls produced today and they are special because of the exotic shapes and colors in which they occur, the large quantities in which they are produced, and their consequent affordable prices. Their growth rates are faster... [Lire la suite]

Platinum Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Cockatoo Brooch by William Ruser, 1950's.

Freshwater pearl, coral, enamel and diamond brooch. Photo Sotheby's Designed as a swan, the body composed of a freshwater pearl enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with enamel, coral and seed pearls. Estimate 3,500 — 4,500 GBP Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, stating that the pearl is natural, freshwater. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. London | 26 Mar 2014, 10:00 AM - www.sothebys.com

  Chanel – Les Perles de Chanel Collection – “White Tie” necklace in 18-carat white gold and 35 fancy-cut diamonds, 150 brilliant-cut diamonds and 1,370 Japanese cultured pearls. Photo courtesy of Chanel   Chanel – Les Perles de Chanel – “Lion Baroque” bracelet in white and yellow 18K gold set with 219 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 4.2 carats, 2 pear-cut diamonds, 563 brilliant-cut multicolored sapphires with a total weight of 12.8 carats, 62 beads Tahitian cultured and South Sea of 10 to 11.4 mm in... [Lire la suite]

A natural pearl and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams The 12.5mm natural pearl, between pear-shaped diamond shoulders,diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, ring size K. Sold for £20,000 Accompanied by a certificate from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearl is natural and of saltwater origin. Certificate number 04352, dated 19th July 2011. An early 20th century natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace. Photo Bonhams The 9.1mm bouton pearl and cushion-shaped diamond cluster suspending an articulated row of... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Gold, Silver, Enamel, Black Onyx, Coral, Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Blackamoor Pendant-Earrings. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York  Rose-cut diamonds, ap. 16.6 dwt. Estimate $1,500-2,000 Doyle New York. Important Estate Jewelry - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10am. www.doylenewyork.com

Gold, Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Necklace, Cartier. photo Doyles New York 18 kt., the openwork tapering necklace composed of interlocking triangle-shaped clusters of round cabochon turquoise spaced by clusters of round cabochon lapis, all edged by scalloped gold borders, tipped by 21 round diamonds approximately 1.90 cts., signed Cartier Inc., Made in France, no. 31064, approximately 64.2 dwt. Length 17 inches. Estimate $20,000-30,000 Gold, Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Leaf Brooch. photo Doyles New York 18 kt.,... [Lire la suite]

Edwardian Platinum, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York  Centering one light gray natural pearl approximately 12.72 x 11.30 mm. within a drop-shaped frame set with old European and rose-cut diamonds, circa 1910. With GIA report no. 5121279376 stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater, no indication of treatment. Estimate $15,000-20,000 Pearl: light gray, faint pinkish hue on side and reverse, faint yellowish hue on reverse, flattened on reverse, cleanish, minor tiny bubbles, medium... [Lire la suite]

Colored stone, freshwater pearl and diamond necklace/brooch combination The multi-stranded torsade composed of numerous emerald, sapphire and ruby beads, spaced by freshwater pearls and accented by fluted gold beads and rondelles, completed by a ram's-head clasp with marquise-shaped sapphire eyes, further decorated with 82 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 16½ inches, clasp detaches to be worn as brooch with removable tassel pendant of similar design, accompanied by... [Lire la suite]

Freshwater pearl and diamond 'Hindu' tassel bracelet, René Boivin, circa 1950 The torsade composed of eight strands of freshwater pearls, completed by stylized ropetwist gold terminals set with small round diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats, suspending a tassel composed of 9 freshwater pearl fringes, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 8 inches, maker's marks, French assay marks. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot sold 12,500 USD NOTE: A similar bracelet is illustrated by Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Jeweller, p. 195. ... [Lire la suite]