Large Abalone Pearl, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace at Bonham's Auction

Large Abalone Pearl, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace at Bonham's Auction Natural History, 12 Dec 2010

7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles

Large Abalone Pearl, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace

Haliotis iris

New Zealand

Designed by George Brooks, Santa Barbara, California
Centering on an large, attractive abalone pearl, measuring 30.0 x 22.5 x 12.5mm, notable for its strong blue-green color indicative of the species and for its excellent luster. Surmounted by baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K yellow gold, signed Brooks, suspended from a 14K cocoon-link flexible necklace, stamped 14K, Germany, and terminating in a barrel clasp, length 17 ½ in.

Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000

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