Composed of 28 natural pearls graduating from approximately 16.8 to 9.2 mm., completed by an oval clasp set with 2 emerald-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats and 2 fancy-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, bordered by 20 small round diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, length 14 inches, clasp signed Cartier, Paris.  

The Collection of Queen Mary, gifted to her beloved son The Duke of Windsor

The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, Sotheby's Geneva, April 2, 1987, lot 65.

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Accompanied by a Gubelin report stating that the pearls are natural.

The pearls weigh a total of 1261.33 grains, t♐he weights of the five largest pearls are as follows: 120.09 grains; 76.39 grains; 68.96 grains; 67.89 grains and 63.84 grains.