Sale 6354
| New York
| New York
Estimate$120,000 – $180,000
N.B.: This design was characteristic of the time period and can be found in various color combinations.
An example of the same design appears in Understanding Jewellery: The 20th Century, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, p. 193. Similar examples appear in 20th Century Jewelry & Icons of Style, by Stefano Papi and Alexandra Rhodes, in the collections of Merle Oberon, p. 168, and Maria Callas, p. 223.
Overall Condition: Moderate scratches and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Surface reaching fractures, chips, and nicks to several emeralds. High polish has worn from the coral cabochons at the back of the necklace. Mechanism that made the pendant a brooch has been removed. Acid test indicates all pieces are 18 karat gold.
Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: G-H.
Clarity: VS.
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