Pearl necklace with colored stones Germany around 1990/2000 L. 45 cm The centerpiece of the necklace is made of 750/000 yellow gold - tested - and is set with ca. 5.30 ct., a drop-shaped heliodor ca. 1.90 ct. as well as 13 brilliant-cut diamonds ca. 0.40 ct. F/VS. The pearl necklace has 53 Akoya cultured pearls with a diameter of ca. 6.5 - 7.0 mm, drop-shaped with a fine lustre. The small clasp of the pearl necklace is crafted in 585/000 yellow & white gold and set with 2 small octagonal-cut diamonds. Weight 38.2 g. Rhineland private collection

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