14K White Gold 5-Strand Faceted Emerald Necklace – Approx. 290 Carats – Diamond Accents – 20”
🡆 Description:
Offered is an elegant five-strand faceted emerald bead necklace showcasing approximately 290 carats of natural emeralds. The strands are graduated and tapered, composed of finely cut rondelle-shaped emeralds with deep to medium green color and moderate internal inclusions typical of natural emerald material. The necklace measures approximately 20 inches at the shortest strand and exhibits excellent movement and symmetry.
✦ The necklace is finished with an ornate filigree box-and-tongue clasp accented with pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds, complemented by two matching diamond-set floral side links. The gallery of each decorative section is open, allowing light to enhance the sparkle of the stones.
🡆 Details:
• Metal: Tests as 14K white gold (stamped 18K but tests closer to 14K)
• Total Emerald Weight: Approx. 290 carats
• Emerald Shape: Faceted Rondelle, Graduated
• Color: Medium to deep green with natural inclusions
• Length: 20 inches (shortest strand)
• Total Weight: 64.78 grams
• Diamond Details: Approx. 210 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.30 mm each
• Diamond Clarity/Color: I1 average clarity, H–I color
• Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 carats (estimated)
• Clasp Type: Box and tongue with figure-eight safety
• Condition: Excellent estate condition
• Origin: Based on the color, internal crystal patterns, and tone variation, the emeralds are likely of Brazilian origin, though exact provenance cannot be confirmed without advanced gemological testing.
✦ Retail Replacement Value: Similar fine multi-strand emerald and diamond necklaces retail between $13,500 – $16,000 depending on craftsmanship, emerald origin, and metal purity.
🡆 About Me:
Shelly Devine is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), and Registered Master Valuer (RMV) with over 20 years of experience in the fine jewelry and appraisal industry. Devine & Co. is a private jewelry office in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, specializing in estate jewelry, custom design, and professional appraisals.
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