Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace enamel they're arranged around a central

they're arranged around a central diamond in star setting

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Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace enamel they're arranged around a centralDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A stunning natural pearl necklace dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. The stones are graduated towards the centre, and it's complete with the original diamond set clasp in 14 karat white gold and millegrain platinum. Natural pearls must be one of nature's finest wonders. They've been prized as gemstones for their beauty and scarcity since ancient times, indeed the very word pearl itself has become a metaphor for