Jade, Turquoise and Hardstone Necklace, Tony Duquette

Composed of four rows of turquoise, aventurine quartz and gold beads, suspending a fringe of nephrite discs accented with turquoise beads, further suspending carved nephrite plaques and jade hoops, the central carved pendant topped with a jade disc, accented by a carved turquoise fish.Internal circumference 18 inchesUnsignedGross weight approximately 384 dwts18 karat gold plate

Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the mounting with significant discoloration throughout. The jade disc below the center pendant looks unfinished and a non-extant accent in the center. Mounting tests as 18 karat gold, likely plated. The stones are all of decorative quality. Length of central pendant approximately 5½ inches. Bears a significant heft.