A fabulous Art Deco pearl necklace with a geometric diamond clasp.
 
The long (Opera length) row of (Akoya) cultured pearls is strung with a large geometric shield shaped design clasp. The clasp is mounted with old cut and rose cut diamonds in a stylish hand made openwork design. The clasp has a hook style tongue sitting which acts as a safety device. The reverse of the clasp has a beautiful open web design.
 
The necklace can be worn long or as a short 2 row choker. The pearls are very well matched and ivory in colour with a good lustre.
 
Era: Art Deco, c.1920 - 1940
Measurements: Total diamond weight estmated 1.40 carats; main old cut diamond estimated 0.45 carats
Pearls 8 - 8.5 mm diameter
Necklace 83 cm in length; 33 inches (including clasp).
Clasp 3.4 cm long  2.2 cm at widest point
Hallmarks: Clasp unmarked, tests platinum with white gold tongue