Composed of nine graduated rows of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.20 to 7.80mm, on a clasp of cluster design set with a step-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds, length of shortest row approximately 630mm.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 74724, stating that the 1497 pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. SSEF reports read as follows (from longest to shortest strand): 192 pearls on 82 cm strand measure from approximately 3.55 - 3.85 - 7.45 - 4.10 - 3.40 mm 184 pearls on 79 cm strand measure from approximately 3.55 - 3.85 - 6.75 - 4.05 - 3.70 mm 172 pearls on 76 cm strand measure from approximately 3.45 - 4.00 - 7.80 - 3.90 - 3.65 mm 170 pearls on 74 cm strand measure from approximately 3.55 - 3.70 - 7.40 - 4.00 - 3.45 mm 167 pearls on 72.5 cm strand measure from approximately 3.30 - 3.85 - 6.55 - 4.00 - 3.20 mm 160 pearls on 69.5 cm strand measure from approximately 3.50 - 3.95 - 6.90 - 4.15 - 3.70 mm 154 pearls on 67.5 cm strand measure from approximately 3.25 - 3.90 - 7.05 - 3.90 - 3.35 mm 151 pearls on 65.5 cm strand measure from approximately 3.45 - 3.70 - 6.45 - 4.00 - 3.40 mm 147 pearls on 63.5 cm strand measure from approximately 3.40 - 3.90 - 6.20 - 3.80 - 3.80 mm Pearls slightly cream to cream body colour, partly with rosé and green overtones, good lustre, some with growth marks; for further information please refer to the report. Emerald measures approximately 13.60 x 12.55 x 6.80 mm, estimated to weigh approximately 8.20 carats, as gauged in the mounting, medium saturation, with typical surface reaching inclusions, some small abrasions around girdle. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 9.00 - 11.00 carats, on average G-H colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 165 grams.
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