Freshwater pearl

Gold, Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Necklace, Cartier. photo Doyles New York 18 kt., the openwork tapering necklace composed of interlocking triangle-shaped clusters of round cabochon turquoise spaced by clusters of round cabochon lapis, all edged by scalloped gold borders, tipped by 21 round diamonds approximately 1.90 cts., signed Cartier Inc., Made in France, no. 31064, approximately 64.2 dwt. Length 17 inches. Estimate $20,000-30,000 Gold, Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Leaf Brooch. photo Doyles New York 18 kt.,... [Lire la suite]

Edwardian Platinum, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York  Centering one light gray natural pearl approximately 12.72 x 11.30 mm. within a drop-shaped frame set with old European and rose-cut diamonds, circa 1910. With GIA report no. 5121279376 stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater, no indication of treatment. Estimate $15,000-20,000 Pearl: light gray, faint pinkish hue on side and reverse, faint yellowish hue on reverse, flattened on reverse, cleanish, minor tiny bubbles, medium... [Lire la suite]

Colored stone, freshwater pearl and diamond necklace/brooch combination The multi-stranded torsade composed of numerous emerald, sapphire and ruby beads, spaced by freshwater pearls and accented by fluted gold beads and rondelles, completed by a ram's-head clasp with marquise-shaped sapphire eyes, further decorated with 82 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 16½ inches, clasp detaches to be worn as brooch with removable tassel pendant of similar design, accompanied by... [Lire la suite]

Freshwater pearl and diamond 'Hindu' tassel bracelet, René Boivin, circa 1950 The torsade composed of eight strands of freshwater pearls, completed by stylized ropetwist gold terminals set with small round diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats, suspending a tassel composed of 9 freshwater pearl fringes, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 8 inches, maker's marks, French assay marks. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot sold 12,500 USD NOTE: A similar bracelet is illustrated by Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Jeweller, p. 195. ... [Lire la suite]