GUMP'S: LAPIS LAZULI CARVED BEAD NECKLACE, MID-20TH CENTURY
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GUMP'S: LAPIS LAZULI CARVED BEAD NECKLACE, MID-20TH CENTURY
The single strand of twenty-one lapis lazuli beads, graduating very slightly towards the centre, finely carved with creatures and the symbol for longevity, on an oval lapis lazuli cabochon clasp, signed Gump's, length 50.5cm
Footnotes:
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the lapis lazuli is natural with no evidence of treatment of observed. Report number 21922, dated 15th July 2022.
The single strand of twenty-one lapis lazuli beads, graduating very slightly towards the centre, finely carved with creatures and the symbol for longevity, on an oval lapis lazuli cabochon clasp, signed Gump's, length 50.5cm
Footnotes:
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the lapis lazuli is natural with no evidence of treatment of observed. Report number 21922, dated 15th July 2022.
Condition
The fine quality lapis lazuli beads are of rich and evenly matched ultramarine blue hues. Some veining visible upon close inspection and some eye visible pyrite and calcite inclusions. Some drill holes with larger areas of pyrite/calcite. The beads measure very approximately 20.0-22.5mm diameter. The lapis lazuli cabochon in the clasp is a rich and very even ultramarine blue hue with a few small pyrite inclusions scattered across the surface. Untested yellow metal with superficial surface wear. Tongue of clasp signed Gump's and stamped 14K. Overall in good condition.
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GUMP'S: LAPIS LAZULI CARVED BEAD NECKLACE, MID-20TH CENTURY
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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