Important Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

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Important Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

About the Item

An important natural pearl and diamond necklace, the six hundred and sixty eight pearls accompanied by SSEF Report 90383 stating to be natural of saltwater origin, strung to five rows graduating from the centre, with diameter ranging from 3.00mm to 7.40mm, all to a late Victorian oval-shaped clasp, centrally set with a round old brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1 carat surrounded by thirty-two smaller old cut diamonds weighing approximately a further 1.30 carats, all in silver cut-down setting, in yellow gold back, circa 1890, overall measuring approximately 60 to 50 cm length and 15 to 30mm width, gross weight 81.1 grams. his important natural pearl and diamond necklace is in very good condition for its age. The clasp is unmarked, tested as 14ct gold and silver. This magnificent pearl and diamond necklace comes 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. This astounding piece features five rows of graduating natural pearls, which are impressive, lustrous, and uniform in shape and size. The five rows of pearls meet at a scintillating diamond-set clasp featuring a central one carat diamond surrounded by further sparkling diamonds. Natural pearls are revered for their rarity and beauty, and this important necklace features six hundred and sixty-eight natural pearls of great nacre. During the Victorian era, pearl necklaces were popular, and ropes of natural pearls can be seen in many portraits of European royalty such as Franz Xaver Winterhalter’s 1857 portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna. Should you choose to make this purchase we will 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.

Metal:
Yellow Gold,Silver
Stone:
Diamond,Natural Pearl
Stone Cut:
Brilliant Cut
Style:
Late Victorian
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: X31247M1stDibs: LU57611185332