The front designed as a graduated fringe of pendants composed of foil-backed step-cut emeralds and cushion-shaped diamonds in pinched collet settings, suspending six natural pearls and one cultured pearl respectively, to a necklace composed of similarly set emerald links spaced with pearls, the front section with additional carved floral motifs to the reverse of each link, length approximately 440mm.

Christie’s Manson & Wood, Fine Jewels, 14 July 1982, Lot 128.

Accompanied by GCS report no. 77114-00, stating that six of the pearls in the pendants are natural, saltwater, and the central pearl is cultured. Please note that the remaining eight pearls towards the back of the necklace have not been tested. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.80 - 4.20 carats; stones are included, some with chips and surface scratches. Emeralds light to mid-green, some with yellow tint, largest emerald measuring approximately 13.80 x 10.30mm (depth not possible to gauge due to mount), with numerous surface reaching inclusions; a few emeralds with fractures, surface wear such as rubbed facets and minor chips. Some emeralds are backed with foil. Pearls of white and cream body colour, a few with gold or pink overtones, some typical blemishes and growth marks, a few pearls with chips and some areas of loss of nacre. One pearl split. Some pittings and surface scratches. Metal with normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. Clasp secure.
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Accompanied by a gemmological report.

Please note that the remaining eight pearls have not been tested for natural origin.