Art Deco graduated natural pearl and fancy intense blue diamond necklace, probably Edmond Frisch, New York, c.1920, the 0.68ct marquise cut diamond forming the clasp,
with 83 rounded pearls, the clasp millegrain set and with engraved gallery and back, inscribed with a number 68, accompanied by a coil fitted soft case with stamp for Edmond Frisch, 576 Fifth Ave, New York, accompanied by scan copies of lab reports: GIA report no. 2221128259 for the 0.68ct diamond giving natural Fancy Intense Blue colour grade (no treatment) with SI clarity and GIA report no. 2221168056 for the pearls giving natural saltwater origin opinion with no indication of treatment Length 41cm / 16''
Centre pearl 7.25 x 7.18mm
Smallest 3.05 x 3.22mm Weight: 11.5g
21 oval antique cameos mounted for wear as a necklace, collected by Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, each collet set in gold and joined by detachable circular links,
Art Deco graduated natural pearl and fancy intense blue diamond necklace, probably Edmond Frisch, New York, c.1920, the 0.68ct marquise cut diamond forming the clasp,