Assael Collection: 11.5–15.0 mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace, 17 inches

11.5–15.0 mm round golden South Sea pearl and diamond necklace
31 round golden South Sea pearls · rich golden color · 25.3 momme · approx. 17 inches · 18K yellow gold diamond clasp (120 diamonds, 1.31 ctw)

A fine golden South Sea strand of thirty-one perfectly round pearls measuring 11.5 to 15.0 mm, in an intensely rich natural golden, the highest tier of golden color the species produces. Thick nacre and superb luster carry that color, and the pearls are matched evenly for tone and surface across the strand.

Golden pearls live and die by their color. Plenty are a pale, washed-out yellow. The finest, like these, hold a deep, saturated gold that seems to radiate from within the pearl rather than sit on its surface. That richness is the rarest and most valuable thing a golden strand can have, and it is something you have to see rather than read about. Every pearl here was selected and matched for that depth of color, in the tradition that defined Assael.

Finished at approximately 17 inches with an 18K yellow gold clasp set with 120 natural diamonds totaling 1.31 carats.

The true depth of this gold only shows itself in person, so we'd welcome the chance to arrange a private viewing, at our Los Angeles vault or by virtual appointment.

A museum-caliber strand from the Assael Collection, held in our Los Angeles vault. Once it sells, it will not be available again.