Lot 44 Dα

A natural baroque freshwater pearl garland necklace and bracelet with 14k gold and rose-cut diamond buckles.

Comprising a necklace and bracelet made up of strands of small baroque freshwater pearls (diameter c. 3.0 - 3.5 / c. 2.0 - 2.5 mm). The five-strand necklace with two decorative buckles and a small heart shaped pendant set with 39 rose-cut diamonds and a later 18k gold rectangular clasp. The seven-stranded bracelet with two buckles and a rectangular clasp, also set with 47 rose-cut diamonds. No hallmarks. The necklace clasp replaced, minor soldered repairs. L necklace c. 40 cm. Bracelet 18 cm. Total weight 75.60 g.
Italy, second half 19th C.