16th Sep, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Pearl Necklace
the one-hundred and forty graduated pearls knotted to a yellow plain polished barrel clasp
length 46.5cm
Provenance: by repute gifted by Hamad Bin Essa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
The necklace is accompanied by a Testing Report from The Gem & Pearl Testing Laboratory of Bahrain, dated 19 November 2001, report number 11635, stating that the samples that could be determined by the single radiographic examination were found to be natural pearls, with the largest pearl measuring 7.2mm x 7.1mm approximately
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £300 - £500
The necklace is in good condition, however we cannot guarantee the integrity of the string. Accompanied by a box and white outer case - please see additional images. It fastens with a tongue and barrel catch and features a figure-of-eight safety catch. Gross weight 10.1 grams. CR made 03.08.23.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Sep, 2023
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