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Late Summer 2023 Fine Art & Estate Auction

14K Pearl and Carved Coral Torsade Demi Parure

This auction ended on September 10, 2023.

Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Item/Description: Exquisite one-of custom made 14K pearl and coral demi-parure consists of a torsade choker necklace and matching bracelet. The necklace consists of twelve hand-knotted strands of luminous white fresh water pearls. Ornate, deeply carved salmon colored coral, fashioned as an open-petalled rose. Fantastic detail. Prong-set into a 14K yellow gold mounting. Hidden push-in box clasp. Safety hinge. Hallmarked: 14K. The matching bracelet has the same exemplary workmanship, the coral rose slightly lighter in color.

Material: 14K gold fresh water pearls, coral

Dimensions Necklace: Length: 18" (includes rose clasp); Strand Width: 2"; Clasp Length: 2 1/2"; Clasp Width: 2"; approximately 150 grams

Dimensions Bracelet: Length: 8 1/2"; Width: 1 3/4"; Clasp Length: 2"; Clasp Width: 1 1/2"; approximately 72 grams

Condition: Very Good. Free of chips, cracks. Coral intact. Prongs secure. Surface use and age wear includes areas of loosening on strands of necklace. Clasps in good working order, open smoothly; clicks shut securely.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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