A CORAL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BY MEISTER, CIRCA 1980 The realistically carved corallium rubrum coral bull’s head with marquise-cut diamond eyes, suspended from reeded bicoloured gold collets set with brilliant-cut diamonds, on cable-link chains to a detachable bale of similar design, the cable-link necklace with a diamond-set lobster claw clasp, mounted in 18K gold, signed EM for Emil Meister, maker’s case, chain length 38.5cm, bull’s head diameter 9.5cm ** Please note that this lot contains coral and might be subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU Meister was founded in 1881 by Emil Meister, a bold minded goldsmith and remains a family jewellers based in Zurich, Switzerland. For more than twenty years now, it has been in the capable hands of two brothers Adrian Meister and Roland Meister, the fourth generation to run the company. The tradition of style, top quality, competence and trust has been upheld in the company through the generations. From humble beginnings, Meister began trading jewellery and silverware in a shop in Münsterhof 16 and flourished over four generations into a powerful company, currently with 3 shops located in prestigious areas of Zurich, selling gold and diamond jewellery, watches, silver and crystal glass objects porcelain and renowned top-quality brands. The company experienced tremendous growth between 1950 and 1980, with Walter Meister at the helm, taking the company from strength to strength and reinforcing his commitment to top quality goldsmiths. Meister won the coveted Diamonds International Award a total of seven times and has been a member of the Diamond International Academy since 1968. Meister is known for its large selection of precious stones and pearls. The gemmologists at Meister travel far and wide, inspecting and purchasing beautiful stones which become the pillar of Meister jewellery. All jewellery is designed and made in house, they specialise in using a wide range of coloured gems in striking and unusual colour combinations, which take centre stage in the classic styles and in the modern timeless designs.

Coral: Strong red colour, some whitish mottling and natural surface features, veins etc evident to reverse. Very fine Diamonds: Bright and lively Chain clasp and pendant all stamped EM and 750 for 18K gold Light wear, overall good condition Total gross weight approx. 103.2g