The front set with polished pink and purple synthetic quartz within curved borders of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds and blackened gold, the reverse with alternating sections of blackened and yellow gold, inner circumference approximately 290mm, expandable, separates into three chokers, signed Marina B, numbered, French import assay and Italian maker's marks, one clip fitting deficient, one diamond deficient.

Cf.: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B: The Art of Jewellery Design, Skira, Italy, 2003, pg. 66, no. 113, for an illustration of a choker of similar design.

Each choker and clip fitting signed Marina B, numbered F5129, F5130 and F5131, respectively, clip numbered F5034, maker's marks Sté MB and MB for Marina B, Italian maker's marks. Each choker stamped OR ET ACIER for gold and steel, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, inscribed 1987. Two chokers and clip fitting stamped with French import assay marks for 18 carat gold. Combines into single choker via clip fittings at both ends, one clip fitting deficient. Synthetic quartz pink and purple, transparent. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 11.00 - 13.00 carats, on average H-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount, one diamond deficient. Signs of wear to blackened gold and discolouration to steel core. Detaches into three choker necklaces, inner circumferences from approximately 290 to 335mm. Total width approximately 37mm, individual widths approximately 12mm each. Clip fitting in good condition, closing securely. Scratches consistent with wear. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 367.4 grams.
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