A graduated South Sea cultured pearl and diamond necklace

A graduated South Sea cultured pearl and diamond necklace

Description

A graduated South Sea cultured pearl and diamond necklace, the thirty-one pearls graduating from the centre with diameter ranging from 14 to 16mm, all strung and knotted to a diamond-set ball clasp, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 2.2 carats in total, pave-set in white gold mount, hallmarked 18ct gold, London, bearing the Bentley & Skinner sponsor mark, measuring 49.5 x 1.6cm, gross weight 153.6 grams.

A graceful and elegant graduated South Sea cultured pearl necklace, featuring thirty-one lustrous pearls strung and knotted to a twinkling diamond-set ball clasp. Pearls have long been symbolic of purity and chastity, and spherical pearls, due to their shape, were often associated with the moon. These feminine pearls would create a refined look for an everyday outfit, but would also be perfectly suitable for a more formal occasion.