Specs

• Materials: Two strands of graduated cultured pearls; 18kt yellow gold necklace components with a 14kt yellow gold clasp. Contains roughly .5 oz of 18kt gold. 

• Gemstones: Features a central cabochon ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat.

• Design: Elegant double-strand nesting design secured by an octagonal filigree box clasp with a safety latch.

The value of this piece is driven primarily by the high-karat gold content and the significant carat weight of the ruby and diamond clasp. While the pearls provide the aesthetic "heft," cultured pearls of this vintage often see a softer secondary market unless they are from a premier maker like Mikimoto. The 2ct ruby and 1ct diamond weight make the clasp the "hero" of the lot, as it could potentially be converted into a brooch or centerpiece for a more modern setting.

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