16.0–20.0 mm round South Sea pearl and diamond necklace
23 round South Sea pearls · 44.5 momme · approx. 16.75 inches · platinum and 18K white gold diamond ball clasp (60 diamonds, 8.49 ctw)
This necklace is composed of twenty-three round South Sea cultured pearls measuring 16.0–20.0 mm, with a total pearl weight of 44.5 momme. The pearls display luminous natural white bodycolor, thick nacre, and strong, even luster. Each pearl was individually selected and meticulously matched to achieve exceptional consistency in size, shape, and surface quality at a rare scale.
The strand is finished at approximately 16.75 inches with a substantial diamond ball clasp crafted in platinum and 18K white gold, set with sixty natural diamonds totaling 8.49 carats. The clasp provides a refined focal point, offering brilliance and visual balance appropriate to pearls of this size and presence.
This necklace represents a pinnacle expression of White South Sea pearl craftsmanship, where rarity of scale, precision matching, and superior nacre quality define the piece. The result is a strand of commanding elegance and enduring significance.
Assael pearls are carried by fine retail jewelers throughout the United States. Out of respect for those long-standing partners, pieces from this collection are not offered through standard online checkout.
This necklace is part of a special Assael collection now held in our Los Angeles vault and offered through a limited, inquiry-only presentation. This opportunity reflects a level of access and value that has not previously been available within Assael’s 80-year history.
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