A seed pearl necklace with cross pendant with emeralds - Pendant: probably Spain, 1st half of the 17th century

auction 412, Lot 79

MARCH-AUCTION

on 20 March 2024

A seed pearl necklace with cross pendant with emeralds


Pendant: probably Spain, 1st half of the 17th century

estimate:
€ 2.600 to € 3.600

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A seed pearl necklace with cross pendant with emeralds

Pendant: probably Spain, 1st half of the 17th century


Yellow gold 750/-, assayed. Necklace clasp: metal. 5 table-cut emeralds, approx. 5 x 4.2 mm, 5 x 4.5 mm, 4.5 x 4 mm, 3 x 3 mm and 3 x 3 mm. 1 small teardrop-shaped emerald. Approximately 228 seed pearls and 4 small and one larger baroque pearl (some added). Damage to 1 emerald. Pendant: approx. 5.3 x 2.8 cm. Necklace: length approx. 48 cm. Ca. 11.5 g.