Lot 93
A natural saltwater pearl single-strand necklace, with sapphire and diamond clasp.
Description
Condition Report
A natural saltwater pearl single-strand necklace, with sapphire and diamond clasp. Comprising 251 graduated irregular-shape natural saltwater pearls measuring 8.2 to 3.5mms, to the circular-shape sapphire, old-cut diamond and single replacement blue paste kite-shape clasp. With report 5775-2707, dated 31st July 2015, from GCS, stating natural saltwater pearls, no treatment. Length 137cms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition mostly good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Some pearls in fair to poor condition, with surface damage to areas of nacre a few natural pearls show cracks.
- One blue stone in the clasp is a blue paste replacement.
- Thread has stretched, with movement to some natural pearls.
- Re-stringing recommended.
- Some possibly base metal jump-rings either side of the clasp.
- Please see report for full details of the pearls.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Light and dark coloured inclusions can be seen to the diamonds under magnification.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Sapphires fairly dark blue, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Blue paste medium to light blue, with fair saturation and obvious typical inclusions and a surface reaching fracture.
- Sapphires in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
- Paste in poor condition, with significant abrasions and small nibbles to the facet edges.
- Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk
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