A Diamond And Natural Pearl Necklace By Marret Frères

A Diamond And Natural Pearl Necklace By Marret Frères

Description

A Belle Époque diamond and natural pearl négligée necklace by Marret Frères, consisting of a diamond-set bow and wreath, suspending two asymmetrical diamond-set runs, the one terminating to a marquise-cut diamond weighing 2.87 carats, accompanied by De Beers report stating to be of L colour and VS2 clarity, the other drop terminating to a large natural saltwater pearl, all suspended by a fine platinum chain, accompanied by original screw-driver and detachable brooch frame, all within the original fitted case by case by Marret Frères, 352 Rue St. Honoré in Paris, circa 1901-1910, the jeweled part measuring approximately 7.2 x 2.2m, the chain mearuring approximately 36cm long, gross weight 13.8 grams.

This négligée necklace features a scintillating marquise-cut diamond and a soft, alluring pear-shaped natural pearl, dangling asymmetrically from a delicate and intricate central bow set with twinkling old-cut diamonds. The combination of diamonds, pearls and platinum is representative of this period and would look dazzling with an elegant black dress.