EVELYN CLOTHIER, COLORED DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL TASSEL NECKLACE

Consisting of a wire link tassel necklace containing one emerald cut brown diamond (origin of color not tested) weighing approximately 5.55 carats, numerous round brilliant cut diamonds and brown diamonds (origin of color not tested) weighing approximately 9.35 carats total, numerous pearls and numerous faceted diamond beads weighing approximately 250.00 carats total. Mounted in platinum. 32 inches long.
Stamp: (maker's mark).
Gross weight: 73.40 dwt.

One-of-a-kind original design by Evelyn Clothier.

Property from the Personal Collection of Evelyn Clothier

This necklace was 2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Winner

Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 32 inches long.

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates the metal is platinum. Superficial scratches are consistent with wear.

Largest Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):

Color: M+, light brown.

Clarity: SI.

Fluorescence: None.

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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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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.

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EVELYN CLOTHIER, COLORED DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL TASSEL NECKLACE

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