The sautoir set with rows of pearls and spectacle-set brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished with a tassel of similar design, embellished with a pavé diamond-set cap, mounted in white gold, necklace length approximately 440mm, signed MdV and numbered.

Stamped 750 for gold and numbered 10757. Total diamond weight stated to be approximately 27.59 carats, H-I colour, VS-SI clarity as graded in the mount. Good brilliance. Pearls with pinkish bodycolour, light grey and rosé overtones, typical blemishes but overall smooth skin, good lustre. In very good condition.
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