circa 1928
This original Art Deco era eight-strand pearl choker is centered with an openwork platinum plaque designed as a geometric bow. The plaque is embellished with bright white Old European and early modern brilliant cut diamonds. The clasp on the back is made of 14K white gold.
Estimated total diamond weight is 8 carats.
The platinum plaque is marked with mask shape French import mark. The clasp is marked with maker’s initials ‘HP’, 585 gold standard, and Austrian horse head assay mark.
The diamond-set plaque measures 39 x 39 mm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Total length of the necklace is 34 cm (approximately 14 in.)
