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Retro Modern c. 1940   Inventory #NE00088 

14kt. rose gold and platinum  NECKLACE. Spectacular period piece, this necklace features all the bells and whistles of the Retro era. It has a "cascade" of rubies-  25 in all. All are round and prong set, ranging in size from 1 mm to 3 mm. Additional sparkle comes from 5 prong set diamonds mounted in platinum. The round brilliant cut diamonds are  2- 7 points + 1-15 point + 1-20 point and 1-33 point for a total weight of 82 points (.82 carats prox). The diamonds are VS2-SI1 and H color. The necklace features a thick (5.5 mm wide) snake chain. The "clothes pin" style closure is very unusual and meets in the front of the necklace for ease of putting on. The center is 1-1/4" wide X 1-1/2" tall and is very impressive worn. The chain is 17-1/2" long (including the centerpiece), the piece weighs 51.4 grams and is in excellent condition $2800.00