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Day 1 - Jewelry & Couture

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 05:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 15, 2014 05:00PM EST
Lot 25

Fine Diamond Necklace and Earrings

Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000

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Custom designed by Larry Jewelry of Singapore and Hong Kong, circa 1983, 18 kt. yellow gold necklace showcasing five graduated oval faceted genuine diamonds, one estimated 3.0 cts., two estimated weight 1.50 cts. each, two estimated weight 1.0 cts. each, color fancy intense, medium dark, strongly greenish, yellow, clarity VS-1 to VS-2, referred to at time of sale as "chameleon diamond", 60 square and rectangular step-cut diamonds, estimated combined weight 1.50 cts., and pavé-set 694 round brilliant diamonds, estimated combined weight 14 cts., color G-H, clarity VS-1 to SI-1, marked "Larry, 750, 18K", 17.5 in. x 5.3 mm. to 17.8 mm., 103 grams gross weight; 18 kt. yellow gold pierced earrings showcasing two oval faceted genuine diamonds, estimated weight 1.0 cts. each, color fancy intense, medium dark, greenish yellow, clarity VS-1 to VS-2, 10 rectangular and square step-cut diamonds, estimated combined weight 0.50 cts., and 180 round brilliant pavé-set diamonds, estimated combined weight 2.0 cts., color G-H, clarity VS-1 to SI-1, 23.7 x 18 mm., 13.9 grams gross weight, with appraisal good condition. Notes: Larry Jewelry is one of Singapore's and Hong Kong's well-known brands for fine jewelry. The first boutique opened in Hong Kong in 1967 followed by the Singapore boutique in 1976. In the early 1980s, Larry Jewelry introduced the fancy chameleon diamond which changes color from greenish-yellow to gold. The featured necklace and earrings showcase the chameleon diamonds.. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

good condition

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