18 kt. White Gold, South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace, set with 39 black pearls, 10 mm to 13 mm; ball clasp set with approx. 142 round brilliant cut diamonds, total wt. approx. 1.25 cts. ; l. 19 1/2 in.; 54.00 dwts.; accompanied by Lee Michael's insurance appraisal. Provenance: Charles (1908-1994) and Paula (1912-2006) Manship, Baton Rouge, LA; by descent to their niece Nadine Carter Russell (1943-2022), Baton Rouge, LA.

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