NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1920
The three rows of 2.4 - 8.3mm natural pearls on a pierced clasp set with single-cut diamonds and three old brilliant-cut diamond accents, length of shortest strand 58.8cm
Footnotes:
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that in the three rows containing 141, 119 and 140 pearls respectively, four of these pearls are beaded cultured pearls, at positions 52 and 108 (in the 119-pearl row) and positions 1 and 68 (in the 140-pearl row). The remaining pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 21814, dated 18th June 2022.

The round pearls are of white and cream body colours with rose, gold and silver overtones of varying intensities. Medium to high lustres. Most skins are generally very smooth. A few pearls with minor blemishes, dimples, pin pricks or uneven surface structure including wrinkling, visible under 10 X magnification. One 3.7mm pearl with some ringing. The largest 7 pearls at the front of the central row, containing 119 pearls, with a few minor blemishes/dimples that are eye visible. Under 10 X magnification, a few pin pricks seen and one of the smallest pearls in this central group of 7 pearls has a slightly hammered appearance. Diamonds of VS-SI clarity, I-J colour. Three principal old brilliant-cut diamonds each spread at approximately 0.25 carat. Unmarked/untested white metal with light surface wear and some areas of discolouration. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approx. 39.0 grams.