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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

$403,597.37
£295,000
€347,073.56
CA$554,280.45
A$620,349.34
CHF 323,919.18
MX$7,568,298.21
NOK 4,111,728.91
SEK 3,901,777.56
DKK 2,591,781.22
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About the Item

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds in cut-down silver setting alternately thread-in silver set with entwined old-cut diamond set fancy figure-of-eight links, centred with a single old brilliant-cut diamond cut-down collet silver set, total estimated diamond weight approximately 60 carats, all mounted in gold, circa 1880, measuring approximately 43 x 2.1 cm, convertible into two bracelets, a shorter necklace and a tiara, gross weight 82.4 grams. Victorian necklace in very good condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold and silver. A magnificent Victorian pearl and diamond necklace from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. A perfect example of the old dictum ‘if diamond be the King of gems so is the pearl the Queen.’ This necklace is a wonderful example of the opulence of mid to late Victorian jewellery at its finest Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a valuation for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping. Please note: because of the high value of this item, an export licence will be required to ship this item outside of the United Kingdom. This process will add an extra 2-4 weeks onto the shipment time. Thank you for your understanding.

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