A Multi-Strand Edwardian Pearl Necklace

An Edwardian multi-strand necklace of graduating pearls, with a platinum and diamond clasp. Diamonds are near colorless (G - J), with SI - I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.50 carats. GIA certification number: 1226649582.

(Length: 18in.; Weight: 33.3 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Private collection, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Overall Condition: Scratches and signs of wear visible, metal not stamped, testing as platinum, clasp in working order.

Pearls: Three hundred forty-four drilled cultured pearls in a graduated four strand necklace, near-round, cream with pink overtone, from saltwater Akoya pearl oysters, with seventy-six pearls on first strand, eighty-five pearls on second strand, eighty-six pearls on third strand, ninety-seven pearls on fourth strand, ranging from 2.95mm at the smallest to 7.35mm at the largest. GIA certification number: 1226649582, dated October 6, 2022.

Diamonds: Sixteen single-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 0.03 carats and one single-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.08 carats, near colorless (G - J), with SI - I clarity, and inert to strong fluorescence. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.50 carats.