Art Deco Period, centering on one octagonal cut emerald gemstone (6.50 x 5.90 x 3.60 mm) (.94 carat) and F1 enhancement bezel set in a platinum frame and suspended in the center of two platinum octagonal concentric diamond frames accented with (60) Old European cut diamonds bead set, the fine platinum chain necklace with stations of Old European cut diamonds and (5) Old Mine cut diamonds; the estimated total carat weight on the necklace is 2.83 carats. GIA Report #2155059655 of October 18, 2012 stating F1 enhancement to the emerald.

18 in.

Approximately 5.2 dwt.

The Collection of Barbara Rhoades, Hillsborough, NC

The collection of Barbara Rhoades, NC, grandniece of Katherine N. Rhoades and granddaughter of Lyman Rhoades, Sharon, CT and New York, NY.

A photograph of consignor's grandmother and father accompanies this lot. Presented to consignor's grandmother by her husband, Lyman Rhoades, in celebration of the birth of their son, John Harsen Rhoades, born August 11, 1911. By descent to the consignor, who wore the pendant to her debut at the "New York Society Debutante Ball" held January 1, 1969 at the Waldorf Astoria. The emerald accompanied by a GIA report stating that the emerald exhibits indications of minor clarity enhancement. It is common practice for emeralds to be clarity enhanced. To have an emerald as fine as this one which exhibits only minor clarity enhancement is a true rarity.

Copies of professional appraisal and GIA Report available on request.

$3,000 - 5,000