the necklace graduated with variously toned rounded cream-white, iridescent yellow, grey-yellow, grey-brown and grey-black pearls, each with round brilliant cut diamonds in between, a cream drop pearl hung to the front with domed grey pearl in between, on a pink-toned brown pearl and diamond flowerhead cluster clasp, accompanied by Gem & Pearl Lab report no's. 10963 and 10977 stating that the pearls are all natural and of saltwater origin with no evidence of treatmentLength of necklace 37cm / 14½''
Weight: 54g
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,
Late 18th century garnet collet suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with pendant; pair of bracelets; pair of pendant earrings; a coronet shaped brooch converting to hair comb; three line brooches; a round cluster brooch and a twin circular cluster fastener jewel,