Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Torsade Necklace

Sapphire, diamond and pearl necklace, centring a fluted plaque…
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Sapphire, diamond and pearl necklace, centring a fluted plaque set to the centre with a collet-set pear-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 3.50 carats, between pave-set brilliant-cut diamond highlights to a multi-strand torsade seed pearl necklace and diamond set clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.80 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, inner circumference approximately 460 mm, Italian assay marks. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 120, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above

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  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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