Lot 81. A Fine Graduated Single Strand Natural Pearl Necklace. Estimate $ 20,000-30,000. Sold for: $60,000 © 2016 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc.

consisting of 65 pearls measuring approximately 4.33-8.70 mm in diameter strung knotted with a platinum clasp containing one marquise cut diamond and 20 round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.63 carats total. 
Stamp: 65484 (scratch marks L109ZV A26247 A25121 19010 A25030). 

Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America natural pearl identification certificate number 6173357008, dated October 30, 2015, stating Quantity: 65, Weight: 22.02 grams (gross), Pearl(s): Natural Pearls, Environment: Saltwater, Mollusk: Pinctada Species, Treatments: No indications of treatment, Shape: Near-round, Bodycolor: White, Overtone: Pink. 

The necklace is approximately 16 1/4" long. 

Pearl Characteristics : Shape: near round - Bodycolor: (noted as "White" by GIA) Subtle range of white to very light cream - Luster: Moderately High to High - Blemish: Scattered minor, no cracks or peeling observed - Orient: None to Rose, of weak to strong strength, center pearl shows strongest rose overtones. 

The sizes of the pearls, in order from the female end of the clasp, are as follows: 
4.33 mm, 4.41 mm, 4.46 mm, 4.43 mm, 4.42 mm, 4.35 mm, 4.46 mm, 4.44 mm, 4.46 mm, 4.51 mm, 4.59 mm, 4.74 mm, 4.89 mm, 5.29 mm, 5.25 mm, 5.25 mm, 5.22 mm, 5.56 mm, 5.61 mm, 5.77 mm, 5.72 mm, 5.80 mm, 6.18 mm, 6.44 mm, 6.54 mm, 6.56 mm, 6.67 mm, 6.92 mm, 7.20 mm, 7.46 mm, 7.73 mm, 8.11 mm, 8.71 mm, 8.02 mm, 7.81 mm, 7.45 mm, 7.04 mm, 6.99 mm, 6.63 mm, 6.59 mm, 6.52 mm, 6.06 mm, 6.48 mm, 5.80 mm, 5.73 mm, 5.74 mm, 5.59 mm, 5.57 mm, 5.56 mm, 5.39 mm, 5.15 mm, 5.04 mm, 4.97 mm, 4.67 mm, 4.57 mm, 4.52 mm, 4.58 mm, 4.58 mm, 4.52 mm, 4.42 mm, 4.54 mm, 4.49 mm, 4.61 mm, 4.48 mm, 4.31 mm 

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. IMPORTANT JEWELRY, April 3 2016 12:00 PM 1338 West Lake Stree