Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace 18Kt Diamonds Sapphires

Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Extremely chic and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. This necklace is made up by a knotted strand of one hundred forty two pearls and a rhomboid security push box lock, crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats and topped with platinum for the gemstones settings. The settings are finished with millegrain design. Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 10 European rose cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, white colorless F/G/H, SI-1 clarity. Sapphires: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 French squared cut of natural royal blue sapphires, with 0.16 carats. The sapphires are from Pailin Cambodia, not heated. Pearls: The strand is composed by 142 white natural semi-round pearls, graduated from 1.5 to 4.5 mm. Birthstone: Pearls for the month of June Weight: 3.45 Grams, (2.21 Dwt). Size: The total extended lenght is 16 Inches (40.64 Cm). Measurements: The clasp lock is 10 mm by 13 mm (0.39 x 0.51 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked but tested for .750/.999 gold. The Edwardian Jewelry  This period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encruste