A Turquoise, Diamond, and Rock Crystal Necklace

An 18K yellow gold necklace designed as a strand of twenty carved rock crystal beads each measuring approximately 14.30mm separated by twenty turquoise beads each measuring approximately 3.00mm, centering on a yellow gold pendant set with an oval cabochon turquoise measuring approximately 15.87mm x 11.89mm, surrounded by thirty-five oval cabochon turquoise each measuring approximately 6.50mm x 5.04mm, and accented by twenty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamonds are near colorless (F - G), with VS clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 1.80 carats.

(Length: 15 1/2in; Weight: 70.4 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Overall Condition: Some scratches and signs of wear, screw clasp in working order, stamped "18K MONTCLAIR".

Diamonds: Twenty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds, near colorless (F - G), with VS clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 1.80 carats.

Turquoise: One oval cabochon turquoise measuring approximately 15.87mm x 11.89mm, thirty-five oval cabochon turquoise each measuring approximately 6.50mm x 5.04mm, and twenty turquoise beads each measuring approximately 3.00mm.

Rock Crystal: Twenty carved rock crystal beads each measuring approximately 14.30mm.