Edwardian Multi-Color Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold Necklace . ...

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Edwardian Multi-Color Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold Necklace
The necklace features an oval-shaped color-change sapphire measuring 7.37 x 6.18 x 5.32 mm and weighing approximately 2.00 carats, oval-shaped yellow sapphires measuring 6.38 x 5.49 x 3.72 mm and 7.12 x 4.72 x 3.52 mm and weighing a total of approximately 1.85 carats, an oval-shaped pink sapphire measuring 7.35 x 5.30 x 4.35 mm and weighing approximately 1.35 carats, and an oval-shaped blue sapphire measuring 11.00 x 7.10 x 6.57 mm and weighing approximately 4.00 carats, enhanced by rose-cut diamonds and pearls, set in platinum and 18k gold. An AGL report # 1095134, dated September 12, 2018, stating Natural Corundum, Color-Change Sapphire, Violet - Blue and Purple color, Origin Ceylon (Sri Lanka), No Gemological Evidence of Heat, No Clarity Enhancement, accompanies the color-change sapphire. Gross weight 7.70 grams.
Length: 16-1/2 inches
Centerpiece Length: 2-1/16 inches

Condition Report*: Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: SI
Shape(s): Rose-cut
Count: 1 - 25

Colored Gems:
Type(s): Sapphire
Shape(s): Oval
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good

Certified Gems:
Gem: 1
Lab: AGL
Certification #: 1095134
Shape: Oval
Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Treatment: No Gemological Evidence of Heat, No Clarity Enhancement
Type: Natural Corundum

Pearls:

Pearl: 1
Color: White
Luster: Good
Surface: Slightly Blemished
Count: 4
Size: 2.50 - 2.80

Metals:
Platinum
Gold

Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: An incredibly well preserved piece of history. Accompanied by its original signed Arthur & Co., fitted box. The sapphires have chips, nicks, and/or abrasions. Purchased by Lieutenant General Edward Hale Brooks after WWII.

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December, 2018

3rd Monday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4

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