Carrera y Carrera 0.22ctw VVS2-VS1/F-G Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Limited Edition 17" Leopard Head Necklace (From Retired Model's Estate) - This stunning piece was finely crafted by Carrera y Carrera, of solid 18k yellow gold. The necklace measures 17" long, and is finished with a suspended, 17mm Leopard head pendant. The pendant is finished with black enamel details, holds a gorgeous, 0.20ct (approximate) genuine VVS2-VS1/F-G round cut diamond in it's mouth, and has genuine diamond eyes. The necklace is signed with the Carrera y Carrera hallmark, gold purity, maker's mark, and unique serial number. This was an extremely limited edition piece, which is no longer in production. This piece comes from a famous model's estate, and she used it around the world while walking the runways (no provenance is provided, because she wishes to remain a private seller). Carrera y Carrera is an icon of gold craftsmanship and jewelry artisanship, and creates each piece in its workshops as if it were a small work of art. Each piece is meticulously crafted, in a series of labor intensive steps. The piece is first sketched by the designer, and is then sculpted by the hands of expert modelers, from a block of hard wax, and then the master prototype is created in silver once it has reached the optimal design. The piece is then transformed into gold using the traditional lost wax casting method, and is then finished by master jewelers who painstakingly choose the gems and set them into the piece. The final touch, and Carrera y Carrera's trademark, is the matte-gloss finish, which allows a greater appreciation of the details of these small sculptures. Carrera y Carrera has a long history of celebrity clientele, including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Olivia Wilde, and many others. This piece is in excellent condition, and looks as though it has hardly been worn. (WEIGHT: 10.7 grams)