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Description: 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond garland necklace

late 19th century

Sapphires of graduating size prong set and flanked on either size by matching Old Mine cut diamond pairs, total diamond weight approximately 2.9 carats.

L: 16 in.



PROVENANCE:

Property of a Georgia family. Accompanied by a certificate no. CS40991 from the American Gemmological Laboratories stating that the stones have no signs of thermal treatment, and an of natural color.

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Condition: Necklace is in good condition, with few signs of wear and use for the age of the piece, accompnaied by a leather Cartier case, however piece is not signed by Cartier, nor does Freeman's believe it to be a Cartier made necklace.

Sapphire color and clarity is excellent, color is thoroughly saturated through the stone. Sapphires graduate 3 carats to 1 carat each.


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