This piece was once owned by Erna de Paz Ortiz Basualdo, the granddaughter of a prominent Argentinian family that hosted royalty in their Buenos Aires home, the Palacio Ortiz Basualdo. Erna de Paz Ortiz Basualdo was likewise known for her style, in fashion and at home, and was an ongoing client of Pierre Cardin’s. 

This lot contains two necklaces and a string of beads.

THE FIRST 
Teal bead necklace with hammered gold-tone metal bell-shaped beads framing the five central teal beads.
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Approximate Measurements:

Length: 17.5"

Width: .75"

Drop: 7.75"

THE SECOND 
Pink bead necklace with hammered gold-tone metal bell-shaped beads framing the five central pink beads.
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Approximate Measurements:

Length: 17.5"

Width: .75"

Drop: 7.75"

THE THIRD 
Strand of beads containing blue and red plastic, stone, and clay beads of varying shades and shapes. The glass beads have been restrung. 
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Approximate Measurements:

Width: 1"

Drop: 15"