Composed of slightly graduated row of cultured pearls measuring approximately 14.0 to 16.8mm, suspending a pendant set with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 15.83 carats, a circular- and a step-cut diamond to a drop-shaped cultured pearl, the round clasp pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 450mm, signed Van Esser Hasselt, maker's mark.

Stamped 750 on clasp and OR on mount of coloured diamond for gold, stamped PT950 on pendant mount for platinum. Signed Van Esser Hasselt, maker's mark. For further information on the fancy intense yellow diamond, please refer to GIA report; stone shows minor nicks, chips and abrasions. The circular-cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.90 carats of H-I colour and SI clarity, and the square-cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 2.10 carats of H colour and VS2 clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. The largest pearl measuring approximately 16.80 x 16.80 mm, the smallest pearl 14.10 x 14.00 mm, the drop-shaped pearl 15.50 x 15.60 x 18.40 mm; the pearls with green and rosé overtones, good skin and lustre. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In good condition.
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