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    3 September 2008

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    Lot 70

    A pearl and cultured pearl necklace

    Price realised

    GBP 1,250

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    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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