Lot 2. Natural and cultured pearl necklace. Estimate 7,000 — 10,000 GBP. Lot sold 35,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

Designed as a line of natural pearls, four pearls cultured, graduating in size from 4.5 to 8.5mm, to a clasp set with rose diamonds, length approximately 440mm. 

Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 12344, stating that four of the pearls were found to be bead-nucleated cultured pearls and the remainder were found to be natural, saltwater.

Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, London | 06 Jun 2016