Surface wear, scuffs and small nicks/chips to gemstones. One half pearl is deficient and some of the remaining half pearls have discoloured to variable greyish hues, some with fractures/scuffs and losses to the nacre surface, commensurate for age and use. The pendant mount has general surface wear, with patchy thinning to the edges of the settings and to the tips of the claws. There is an area of solder to the bale, and also to the lower drop, both possibly as a result of repair. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 5.7gm. The chain has signs of usual wear and the clasp is currently functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 3.7gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022

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