Lucien Gautrait Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Pendant-Necklace, France

The pendant designed as a winged cobra with a female human head wearing a pharaonic headdress, decorated in basse-taille and plique-à-jour enamel, suspended from a serpent and star motif set with an old European-cut diamond of brown hue and suspending a pearl accented by old European-cut and round diamonds.Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.45 caratNecklace length 16¼ inches, pendant length 3 inchesSigned L. GautraitFrench assay markCirca 1905

Condition Report:
In good condition, with minor abrasions to the mounting. The plique-à-jour enamel with an area of loss near one of the serpents and four cracked sections on one of the wings. French assay mark for 18 karat gold. The lobster clasp is a later addition. Diamond weight stated in catalogue description approximated using measurements. The brown diamond is approximately Fancy Light Brown color and VVS clarity. The accent diamonds are approximately F-K color, VVS-I clarity. The round diamond is likely a later addition. The pearl is drop-shaped with cream bodycolor, good luster and light spotting including pitting. It has not been tested for natural origin. Please note the diamond of brown hue has not been tested for natural origin of color. Gross weight approximately 25 dwts.