Lot 16
A pearl single-strand necklace, with gem-set butterfly clasp.
Description
Condition Report
A pearl single-strand necklace. Comprising a slightly graduated baroque pearl strand, each pearl measuring approximately 5.5 to 3.1mms, with ruby, pearl and split pearl butterfly openwork clasp. Length 59cms. Total weight 20.8gms. Pearls untested.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- One split pearl deficient to butterfly eye.
- There are 126 pearls to the strand.
- Pearls untested.
- Pearls are a slightly varied creamy white to yellowish white colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
- Pearls to the clasp with a slightly greyish blue hue.
- Pearls generally in good condition, with some showing some nacre damage and uneven surface features.
- Rubies are a deep medium purplish red hue.
- Larger ruby with fairly significant chip to one side. Smaller ruby with surface reaching inclusion extending from the girdle to the table.
- Split pearls with some discolouration and nacre damage.
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