Art Deco Pearl Necklace - Fancy Diamond Clasp c.1940
A fabulous Art Deco pearl necklace with a fancy diamond set clasp.
The clasp has a pale yellow marquise diamond to the centre surrounded by a border of 8-cut diamond and an outer border of baguette diamonds in a stylish panel design.
The clasp is beautifully made open to the reverse with an integral diamond thumb piece.
The clasp is stung onto a two row cultured (Akoya) pearl necklace and sits beautifully on the side (or at the back). The pearls are well matched and ivory in colour with a good lustre.
Era: Art Deco, c.1920 - 1940
Measurements: Total diamond weight estmated 1.8 carats;
pale yellow marquise diamond estimated 1 carat;
additional diamond weight estimated 0.80 carats;
Pearls 8-8.5mm diameter
Necklace 62 cm in length clasp 2.2cm long 1.4cm wide
Hallmarks: Clasp unmarked, tests platinum