EVELYN CLOTHIER, DIAMOND, CULTURED PEARL AND ENAMEL NECKLACE

Consisting of polychrome enamel bar and foliate motif beads containing nine old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.10 carats total and ten pearls. Mounted in yellow gold and silver-topped gold. 16 1/2 inches long.
Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K.
Gross weight: 41.58 dwt.

Property from the Personal Collection of Evelyn Clothier

Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 16 1/2 inches long.
Overall Condition: There is light chipping to the enamel on three of the bar links.

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Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

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Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Thuston brings to Freeman's over 20 years’ experience in antique, period and estate jewelry having facilitated the selling process for thousands of clients. Her career includes opening the Chicago jewelry department at Heritage Auctions and directing the Chicago office of CIRCA for twelve years. Earlier in her career she sold jewelry and watches for two of Chicago’s leading jewelers, CD Peacock and Sidney Garber. She is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and has a Bachelor of Arts in music from Albion College. Ms. Thuston has received national and chapter awards for her work with the Women’s Jewelry Association and is an executive board member of the Chicago History Museum Costume Council, a candidate member of the National Association of Jewelry appraisers (NAJA), a voting member of the Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) and member of The American Society of Jewelry Historians.

April Matteini, GG

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry

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A Graduate Gemologist (GIA) who specializes in evaluating and appraising fine antique, estate jewelry and gemstones, Ms. Matteini provides streamlined services for Freeman's jewelry clients throughout Florida and the Southeast. Prior to joining the firm, she served as Bonhams Vice President for the Florida region and as the Regional Director for Skinner Auctioneers. A native New Englander, April has lived in South Florida since 2005 with her family. She enjoys membership in the American Society of Jewelry Historians, the jewelry social club Gem-X, and a life-long love of sailing. April brings more than 25 years of jewelry appraisal and auction house experience, combined with exceptional communications and customer service skills to her position.

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EVELYN CLOTHIER, DIAMOND, CULTURED PEARL AND ENAMEL NECKLACE

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