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PROPERTY FROM A PEBBLE BEACH ESTATE
Lot 36
GILBERT ALBERT: A GOLD, ABALONE SHELL AND CULTURED PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE
21 November 2023, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

US$3,500 - US$4,500

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GILBERT ALBERT: A GOLD, ABALONE SHELL AND CULTURED PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE

Featuring a large abalone shell in a textured, biomorphic 18k gold setting, accented by a single baroque pearl and suspended from a similarly textured 14k gold bar chain, signed Gilbert Albert, with maker's mark, clasp stamped 800, length 29 in., pendant measures 3 x 1 1/2 in.

Footnotes

OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal tested for 18k gold; chain tested for 14k gold; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition.

ABALONE SHELL:
Average Dimensions/Diameter: 59.35 x 40.05 x 16.70mm
Shape: baroque
Body Color and overtone: gray with pink, purple, green and blue overtones
Luster: good

CULTURED PEARLS:
Average Dimensions/Diameter: 14.55 x 9.10mm
Shape: baroque
Body Color and overtone: white with pink overtone
Luster: very good

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approximate gross weight: 64.9 grams

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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