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Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond & Nine-Strand Baroque Pearl Couture Necklace Runway
Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond & Nine-Strand Baroque Pearl Couture Necklace Runway
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- An extraordinary estate necklace showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and unmistakable vintage luxury. No Cartouche makes it difficult to identify the maker.. some possibility's?
- David Webb?
- Arthur King?
- Buccellati Inspired?
- Italian Atelier?
- Tiffany?
- Cartier?
- Chanel?
This substantial 14K yellow gold design features richly textured bark-finished sculptural links accented with sparkling diamond floral motifs totaling approximately 0.57 carats. Nine strands of luminous freshwater baroque pearls are elegantly woven with dramatic black velvet ribbon, creating a striking contrast that embodies sophisticated late-1960s to early-1970s design.
Containing 558 cultured freshwater pearls and approximately 57.5 grams of solid 14K gold, this museum-worthy statement necklace balances organic artistry with timeless elegance. Appraised for nearly $20,000, it is a rare collector’s piece destined for the finest estate jewelry collections.
Metal
- 14K Yellow Gold
- Marked 14K
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Approximate gold weight:
37.0 dwt
37 pennyweights equals approximately:
57.5 grams of gold
That alone makes this an extremely substantial necklace.
Pearls
The necklace contains:
- 558 Chinese freshwater cultured pearls
- Nine strands
- 16-inch choker length
- Approximately 5.0 mm
- Off-white
- Good luster
- Baroque shape
- Light natural blemishing
- Well matched
The pearls appear original to the necklace.
Diamonds
The appraisal separates the diamonds by size.
Largest pair:
- 0.20 ct
Medium group:
- 0.14 ct
Small group:
- 0.09 ct
Accent diamonds:
- 0.14 ct
Total:
0.57 carats
Quality:
- Color G-H
- Clarity SI1-SI2
- Good cut
