A Collection of Torsade Necklaces

A collection of six torsade necklaces including a multi-strand necklace featuring amethyst beads each measuring approximately 5.00mm each, with a 14K yellow gold and gem-set clasp, a multi-strand necklace featuring faceted garnet beads each measuring approximately 3.30mm, with a gold-plated clasp, a multi-strand necklace featuring faceted tsavorite garnet beads with a 14K gold and diamond clasp, a multi-strand necklace featuring various multi-color faceted gemstone beads each measuring approximately 3.20mm with a 14K gold clasp, a multi-strand necklace featuring faceted tourmaline beads each measuring approximately 2.80mm with a gold-plated clasp, and a multi-strand necklace featuring faceted ruby and pink sapphire beads with a 14K yellow gold clasp.

(Weight: 495.4 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Private collection, Vero Beach, Florida.

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.

Amethyst: Minor scratches and signs of wear, stamped "14K", measures approximately 18in long, with some wear, set with amethyst beads each measuring approximately 5.00mm, with 14K yellow gold clasp set with gemstones including carved citrine, carved amethyst, carved peridot, carved pink topaz, three round-cut diamonds, oval-cut peridot, two cultured pearls, and round-cut synthetic citrine.

Garnet: Minor scratches and signs of wear, measures approximately 18in long, with gold-plated clasp, featuring faceted garnet beads each measuring approximately 3.30mm, with some wear to garnets.

Tsavorite: Some scratches and signs of wear, stamped "14K" and signed "H" on clasp, measuring approximately 19in long, featuring faceted tsavorite garnet beads each measuring approximately 3.50mm, clasp set with twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 2.40mm, near colorless (G - I), with VS clarity, no apparent damage to diamonds, some wear to garnets. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.60 carats.

Multi-Color: Some scratches and signs of wear, clasp testing as 14K, measures approximately 16 1/2in long, with multi-color faceted gemstone beads.

Tourmaline: Some scratches and signs of wear, with gold-plated clasp, measures approximately 18in long, featuring faceted tourmaline beads each measuring approximately 2.80mm.

Pink Gemstones: Some scratches and signs of wear, clasp testing as 14K, measures approximately 18in long, set with faceted ruby and pink sapphire beads measuring from approximately 1.80mm at the smallest to 4.00mm at the largest.