ANTIQUE / VINTAGE 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, EMERALD, AND PEARL COLLAR NECKLACE, handmade openwork wire frame of 20 horseshoe-form links with a tab-insert box clasp with safety; set with 82 single-cut diamonds, each approximately 3 pts., or 0.03 ct., having an estimated total weight of 2.5 ct.; 12 brilliant-cut emeralds, each approximately 0.25 ct.; two brilliant-cut emeralds, each approximately 0.35 ct.; 178 pear-shaped cabochon emeralds, each approximately 3 pts., or 0.03 ct.; and 19 cultured pearls consisting of 13 approximately 7mm each, four approximately 6 mm each, and two approximately 8 mm each. Unmarked, fineness noted by appraisal. Total weight including stones and pearls: 76.5 grams. 20th century. 15 1/2" L.
Catalogue Note: Diamond, gemstone, and pearl carat weight and measurements from an appraisal completed on December 13, 1978 by A. Rubesch of Alexandria, Virginia.

Very good overall condition with minor wear, slight bending, and nicks, one link with a moderate bend, one brilliant-cut emerald lacking bridge ring to back, some rings holding pearl attachment with breaks and a few with likely repair.