Antique / vintage necklace. Natural Basra (Red Sea) pearls, natural pearl, 22k yellow gold, carved emeralds and diamonds. Made in India early 20th century.
Measurements: total length of the necklace, including gold chain is approximately 19 inches. Without the gold chain, the pearl section is approximately 17 1/2 inches long. This does not take the large pearl drop into account. The large pearl of the drop is slightly under 9 mm wide and 11 mm long. Weight of necklace is 9.6 grams.
Natural pearls with good luster gradated with the smallest towards the gold clasp at the back. In the front, center, the largest pearls terminate with a pumpkin-shaped carved emerald on either side, below which a gold twisted wire suspends a large pearl mounted in diamonds. We believe the large pearl is also natural, but the origin is not known.
The 22k gold chain is probably a later addition to lengthen the necklace for a longer look or larger neck. Similarly, the gold mount for the drop pearl appears to be a later addition, as does the rose cut diamond mount for the drop.
Perfect for a bride, but suitable for anyone, at any time of day or night and with any kind of outfit.
Marks: none, as is to be expected. The yellow gold was acid tested as 22k.
Condition: good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see details in enlarged pictures.
Basra pearls are considered the best saltwater pearls in the world. The supply (from the Red Sea) dried up years ago, making these pearls even rarer than before.
Measurements: total length of the necklace, including gold chain is approximately 19 inches. Without the gold chain, the pearl section is approximately 17 1/2 inches long. This does not take the large pearl drop into account. The large pearl of the drop is slightly under 9 mm wide and 11 mm long. Weight of necklace is 9.6 grams.
Natural pearls with good luster gradated with the smallest towards the gold clasp at the back. In the front, center, the largest pearls terminate with a pumpkin-shaped carved emerald on either side, below which a gold twisted wire suspends a large pearl mounted in diamonds. We believe the large pearl is also natural, but the origin is not known.
The 22k gold chain is probably a later addition to lengthen the necklace for a longer look or larger neck. Similarly, the gold mount for the drop pearl appears to be a later addition, as does the rose cut diamond mount for the drop.
Perfect for a bride, but suitable for anyone, at any time of day or night and with any kind of outfit.
Marks: none, as is to be expected. The yellow gold was acid tested as 22k.
Condition: good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see details in enlarged pictures.
Basra pearls are considered the best saltwater pearls in the world. The supply (from the Red Sea) dried up years ago, making these pearls even rarer than before.
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