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Diamonds and colored stones are my expertise. Some experience in jewelry manufacturing for QVC and HSN. Cutting, marketing and selling of all precious and semi-precious gemstones.
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Expert: Peter Lumetta - 11/3/2009
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My partner and I came across a diamond necklace in his deceased mother's jewelry case. We had it appraised. Here's what the appraiser had to say:
Date of appraisal: October 24, 2009
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> Laides 9, gold, diamonds and enamel necklace
> Metal content: 36.2 grams total weight
> Setting technique: prong set and bead set
> Condition: good
> Manufacturing technique: fabricated
> Manufacturer: unknown
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> The necklace is a fabricated Georgian style necklace with 23 separate
> parts, each separated from the next by a single knuckle hinge Each
> link is a geometric style motif with approximately 214 diamond bead
> and prong set through the piece (Rose cut natural diamonds, 2.1-7mm,
> I1-I2, I-J, approx 5.0 cts total weight). On each piece is a blue
> enamel bar. The entire piece is 18 inches total length with a
> fabricated chain. Unmarked tested 9k. See photo for design details.
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> Estimated manufacture 1800 based on style and techniques of
> manufacture and materials used. Estimated to be made in England.
However, we now suspect that the necklace could be Turkish and not the antique we first thought. What ideas do you have that could help us identify the necklace? I've attached a picture.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Answer
HI CYNTHIA,
THE APPRAISAL YOU HAVE SEEMS QUITE ADEQUATE. WHAT SPECIFICALLY MAKES YOU THINK IT IS NOT THE ANTIQUE YOU FIRST THOUGHT. IT HAS ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PIECE MADE OVER 100 YRS AGO. FROM THE REPORT YOU SUPPLIED IT COULD BE EITHER A WELL DONE COPY OR AN ORIGINAL PIECE. ALTHOUGH YHERE IS NO HALLMARK OR QUALITY STAMP THE FACT THAT IT TESTED FOR'9K' GOLD IS AN INDICATION THAT IT IS ENGLISH AND NOT TURKISH. THE FABRICATION LENDS TO THE FACT THAT IT IS AN ANTIQUE ALSO. YOU MUST HAVE SOME IDEA WHERE THIS CAME FROM, AND WHEN. THERE IS A LOT MORE TO KNOW HERE AND YOU MUST SUPPLY THE MISSING LINKS. IT IS NOT A SPECTACULAR PIECE OF VERY HIGH VALUE AND IS AN UNLIKELY CANIDATE FOR BEING COPIED. THESE ARE MY OBSERVATIONS FROM THE LITTLE INFORMATION SUPPLIED AND NOT ACTUALLY SEEING THE PIECE. THANKS
PETER
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