Triple Strand Pearl, Precious Topaz, and Diamond Choker Necklace and Associated Catalogue

necklace centered with an emerald cut precious topaz (17.96 x 11.15 x 8.20 mm) prong set within a shaped frame fully set with full cut round diamonds weighing approximately 16.13 total carats and full cut round white and fancy color diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 total carat (G-H, Fancy Yellow, Brown color, VS2-I1 clarity) and with a rope twist border and suspending a drop pearl (10.6mm) with a diamond set floral motif cap, joined to the three strands of round, white cultured pearls strung knotted with (134) pearls (6.5mm average) and completed with a circular clasp set with a mabè pearl (18.4mm) within a double rope twist surround with collet set full cut round diamond accents, center element and clasp with maker's mark LB and testing 18KT. AGL Document # 1129418 stating Natural Topaz / Precious Variety without clarity enhancement.

Center element 1.75 x 13/16 in.; 14.5 in.

AGL Document No. 1129418 dated March 1, 2023

Christie's Fine Jewels: Including the Collection of Eva Gabor, Los Angeles, March 21, 1996, Lot 165
A copy of the sale catalogue accompanies this lot.

Pearl strands display a white body color with rose overtones, excellent luster, lightly spotted surface and acceptable nacre quality. Mabé pearl displays a white body color with rose overtones, good luster, lightly spotted surface and acceptable nacre quality. Pearl drop displays a cream body color with rose overtones, good luster, moderately spotted surface and acceptable nacre quality.

Good estate condition; with some loose knots.

$3,000 - 5,000