A Collection of Black Pearl Jewelry

A collection of yellow gold and black pearl jewelry, including an 18K yellow gold ring set with a round black pearl measuring approximately 9.11mm accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds, a pair of 18K yellow gold earrings suitable for pierced ears set with two round black pearls each measuring approximately 10.77mm accented by two round brilliant-cut diamonds, and a strand of graduated black pearls measuring from approximately 9.02mm at the smallest to approximately 10.62mm at the largest with a 14K yellow gold clasp. Diamonds are near colorless (G - J), with VS - SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.20 carats.

(Ring Size: 6; Earrings Length: 1 1/2in; Earrings Width: 1/2in; Necklace Length: 19 3/4in; Weight: 55.1 dwt.)

Provenance

Private collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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.

Ring: Some scratches and signs of wear, stamped "18K" with maker's mark, set with one round black pearl measuring approximately 9.11mm and seventeen round brilliant-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.00mm, near colorless (G - J), too small to grade. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 carats.

Earrings: Minor scratches and signs of wear, suitable for pierced ears with butterfly earring backs, stamped "750/18K", set with two near-round black pearls each measuring approximately 10.77mm, and two round brilliant-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 2.50mm, near colorless (G - J), with VS - SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.12 carats.

Necklace: Minor scratches and signs of wear, stamped "585", clasp in working order, set with forty-five graduated round black pearls measuring from approximately 9.02mm at the smallest to approximately 10.62mm at the largest.