Dupuis Natural Pearl Auction Results

It's nice to see natural pearls making a comeback.

LOT 35: AN ANTIQUE NATURAL PEARL, DIAMOND, SILVER AND PLATINUM PENDANT

Hammer Price
$30,000 CAN
Featuring a large natural pearl measuring approximately 15.0 mm by 17.3 mm, joined to a rose-cut diamond cap topped by an old mine-cut diamond, in silver, detachable from a bail set with a trio of old European-cut diamonds, in platinum
With report 2223572324 dated 4 August 2022 from the Gemological Institute of America stating natural saltwater pearl. No indications of treatment.
Pendant length 42 mm
Pearl of a medium cream colour, medium bright lustre, green and pink overtones, light to moderate spotting, baroque drop shape
1 old mine-cut diamond estimated weight 0.25 carat I colour, VS clarity
3 old European-cut diamonds estimated weight 0.50 carat, F-G colour, SI-I1 clarity
Circa 1840 (pendant), and 1900 (bail)
Good condition

LOT 34: AN ANTIQUE PAIR OF NATURAL PEARL, DIAMOND, PLATINUM, SILVER AND GOLD EAR PENDANTS
Hammer Price
$22,000 CAN
Suspending two natural pearl drops, measuring approximately 10.7 mm by 13 mm, from rose-cut diamond caps joined to flexible lines of tiny round diamonds topped by a pair of old European-cut diamonds, in platinum, silver and 14k gold, with fitted box

With report 1226572352 dated 11 August 2022 from the Gemological Institute of America stating natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of treatment
Earring measuring 41 mm and 42 mm long
Pearls of a light cream colour, bright lustre, mixed blue and pink overtones, drop shape, good matching, these are fine and rare pearls
Diamonds weight estimated 0.60 carat, G-H colour, SI clarity
With threaded post and screw backs (in 14k gold)
The tops and caps in silver and 14k gold, the later added row of small diamonds set in platinum
Good overall condition




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