A turquoise and split pearl necklace

A turquoise and split pearl necklace, A turquoise and split pearl necklace, an oval cabochon turquoise rub set to a plain collet with gold bead accents, to a knife edged bar, to an openwork elliptical frame, with a series of six cabochon turquoise claw set to rex collets, alternating to a series of split pearls, grain set to trefoil collets. The centrepiece suspended on a trace link chain with a bolt ring clasp, 420mm long, centrepiece 20mm x 25mm, tested as 9ct gold, chain 9ct, London 1989, 3.91g Condition Report: Centrepiece is a converted brooch. The back of the piece shows evidence of removal of the brooch fittings. The elliptical frame was left uneven and slightly bent. Wear to the rub over collet and surface pits to the accent beads. Wear to few split pearls, one deficient.