Akoya Pearl Necklace with 19th c. Sapphire Set Clasp
Akoya Pearl Necklace with 19th c. Sapphire Set Clasp
Beautiful pearl necklace with fine Victorian Sapphire set clasp.
Period 20th c. Akoya cultured pearls strung onto a 19th c. modified clasp
Length (including clasp) 59.2 cm
Pearls 63 Akoya cultured pearls. Pearls medium cream in colour with pink/green overtones, skin good, some light blemishes, lustre good, nacre medium.
Total weight 53.15 g
Condition Very good condition commensurate with age and previous ownership
Single row cultured pearl necklet, measuring 592 mm in length
Necklet comprises of 63 Akoya cultured pearls, round in shape, 2 measure approx 3.8 to 4 mm in diameter, 61 measure approx 7.9 to 8 mm in diameter. Pearls medium cream in colour with pink/green overtones, skin good, some light blemishes, lustre good, nacre medium.
Modified late 19th century circular cluster head clasp, measuring approx 17.5 x 16.9 mm. Clasp centrally set with an oval mixed cut medium blue sapphire, measuring approx 6.2 x 5.7 mm. Estimated sapphire weight 1.00 carat, inclusions and small chips to sapphire. Rub over settings in rose. Clasp is set with a double row of rose cut diamonds (26 in total), measuring between 2 and 2.2 mm in diameter. Estimated carat weight 0.26 carat, assessed clarity SI-I2, assessed colour L/M/N. Beaded setting in white, pierced out scroll design yellow under bezel, box clasp fitting with figure of 8 safety catch. Clasp unmarked, tests as sterling silver setting with 18ct gold under bezel.
Independent insurance valuation from 2018 by the Birmingham Assay Office for £3,395.
From a private collection having previously been worn by an ambassadors wife in Rome
Reserve: $2,780.00
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Akoya Pearl Necklace with 19th c. Sapphire Set Clasp
Beautiful pearl necklace with fine Victorian Sapphire set clasp.
Period 20th c. Akoya cultured pearls strung onto a 19th c. modified clasp
Length (including clasp) 59.2 cm
Pearls 63 Akoya cultured pearls. Pearls medium cream in colour with pink/green overtones, skin good, some light blemishes, lustre good, nacre medium.
Total weight 53.15 g
Condition Very good condition commensurate with age and previous ownership
Single row cultured pearl necklet, measuring 592 mm in length
Necklet comprises of 63 Akoya cultured pearls, round in shape, 2 measure approx 3.8 to 4 mm in diameter, 61 measure approx 7.9 to 8 mm in diameter. Pearls medium cream in colour with pink/green overtones, skin good, some light blemishes, lustre good, nacre medium.
Modified late 19th century circular cluster head clasp, measuring approx 17.5 x 16.9 mm. Clasp centrally set with an oval mixed cut medium blue sapphire, measuring approx 6.2 x 5.7 mm. Estimated sapphire weight 1.00 carat, inclusions and small chips to sapphire. Rub over settings in rose. Clasp is set with a double row of rose cut diamonds (26 in total), measuring between 2 and 2.2 mm in diameter. Estimated carat weight 0.26 carat, assessed clarity SI-I2, assessed colour L/M/N. Beaded setting in white, pierced out scroll design yellow under bezel, box clasp fitting with figure of 8 safety catch. Clasp unmarked, tests as sterling silver setting with 18ct gold under bezel.
Independent insurance valuation from 2018 by the Birmingham Assay Office for £3,395.
From a private collection having previously been worn by an ambassadors wife in Rome
Reserve: $2,780.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.85 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from the United Kingdom
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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