Antique Pearl Opera Necklace with Diamond Clasp

An antique opera length strand of natural pearls with diamond…
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An antique opera length strand of natural pearls with diamond clasp, comprising 249 Baroque pearls of white and cream hues measuring 4.50 mm to 9.45 mm, knotted to two small seed pearls at each end and finished with a diamond set clasp, featuring a rose cut diamond measuring 7.70 mm x 6.60 mm surrounded by sixteen old mine cut diamonds set in 15ct gold, total length 1320 mm. Condition: This piece presents in very good condition. Rose cut diamond has been backed and when removed from setting May prove to be quite thin. Displays good colour. Pearls are of various lustres from good to fine. All pearls are drilled.

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  • Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.

    It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.

    The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.

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