Suspending a natural button-shaped pearl of gray body color measuring approximately 12.8 x 12.7 mm and a natural button-shaped pearl of white body color measuring approximately 13.2 x 12.7 x 9.7 mm, from surmounts of fringe design set with old mine, old European and single-cut diamonds, with Austrian hallmarks; circa 1930.

In good condition, especially given the age, the mountings with evidence of light wear, and the reverse with a few small areas with evidence of solder, not noticeable when worn. Mountings with Austrian hallmarks for platinum, gold and silver; mountings also stamped OR for gold, and 950 for platinum. The natural pearls are of dark gray and white body colors, the dark gray natural pearl with moderate rose, aubergine and green overtones, each with moderate blemishing, the white natural pearl with wrinkled and uneven skins, and the dark gray natural pearl with ringing and pitting. The diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 carats, are approximately I-J color, SI clarity with a few I clarity examples. Length approximately 2⅝ inches. The depth of the gray pearl not measurable due to mounting. Fitted with threaded posts with screw backings. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6204388860 dated July 11, 2019 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater, the white pearl with a worked base.
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Accompanied by GIA report no. 6204388860 dated July 11, 2019 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater.