A Fine Cultured Pearl Necklace in Three Strands with an Amethyst Clasp

Hardly any piece of jewellery is as classic as a pearl necklace. It is therefore not the design itself, but the quality that sets a pearl necklace apart from others: a delicate match, a flattering length, and, last but not least, a high-quality clasp. The pearl necklace presented here is of exquisite beauty. Two hundred delicate, cream-colored Akoya pearls are beautifully matched in colour, shape, and size, and drape gracefully in three elegant strands. The pearls are perfectly round, with their surfaces showing only minimal growth marks. Their luster ranges from very good to excellent. Cool, substantial, and heavy, they drape gracefully around the neck. The clasp itself makes this necklace a true gem. A large amethyst of that deep colour known in the trade as “Siberian” is set in understated prongs. Surrounding it is a frame of white gold and diamond roses in a design that resembles delicate lace. Jewellery houses like Buccellati made lace designs from precious metals and diamonds a specialty in the 20th century, but the idea itself dates back to the 19th century: as early as 1878, Oscar Massin presented delicate diamond lace at the World’s Fair in Paris. The perfect pearl necklace for someone who seeks something special even among the classics. We discovered it here in Berlin.

Estimate:£3,368.54

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