Sale 5382
London, South Kensington
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3 September 2008
Price realised
GBP 1,250
Estimate
A pearl and cultured pearl necklace The graduated twin row necklace to an old brilliant-cut diamond three stone clasp, approximately 51.5 cm. long Accompanied by report No. 0128507 from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain dated 30 June 2008 stating that the row of 92 consists of nucleated cultured pearls and that extensive samples of the row of 88 are natural pearls
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