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- Sale 6189
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Nov 17 | 11:00 AM EST
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| Philadelphia
Sale 6189
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$6,000 – $8,000
A single-strand graduated pearl necklace comprised of sixty-one near-round akoya pearls measuring from approximately 5.00mm at the smallest to approximately 8.50mm at the largest, finished by an 18K white and yellow gold clasp set with a bezel-set marquise-cut diamond, surrounded by single-cut diamonds. Diamonds are near colorless (G – H), with SI2 clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 1.18 carats. Accompanied by GIA Report Number: 6234091510.
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt.
Length: 16 12in; Weight: 13.2 dwt.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
Overall Condition: Scratches and wear to metal clasp, clasp faintly stamped “CARTIER”, testing as 18K, clasp in working order.
Diamonds: One marquise-cut diamond measuring approximately 5.80mm x 11.30mm and twenty-four single-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 0.75mm, near colorless (G – H), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 1.18 carats.
Pearls: Fifty-seven natural pearls and four bead cultured pearls, all near-round Pinctada species pearls, with light cream body color, and orient overtone, ranging from approximately 5.00mm at the smallest to approximately 8.47mm at the largest, with pitting, damage, and discoloration to some pearls. Accompanied by GIA Report Number: 6234091510 dated October 18th, 2023.
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt. McDevitt was the daughter of Colonel Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
Overall Condition: Scratches and wear to metal clasp, clasp faintly stamped “CARTIER”, testing as 18K, clasp in working order. Length: 16 12in; Weight: 13.2 dwt. Black marks are the pearls that GIA is considering cultured.
Diamonds: One marquise-cut diamond measuring approximately 5.80mm x 11.30mm and twenty-four single-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 0.75mm, near colorless (G – H), with SI clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 1.18 carats.
Pearls: Fifty-seven natural pearls and four bead cultured pearls, all near-round Pinctada species pearls, with light cream body color, and orient overtone, ranging from approximately 5.00mm at the smallest to approximately 8.47mm at the largest, with pitting, damage, and discoloration to some pearls. Accompanied by GIA Report Number: 6234091510 dated October 18th, 2023.
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