1920's Rope of Cultured Pearls heart The snake features cross-hatched scale

The snake features cross-hatched scale detailing

It's fully set with old European cut diamonds

It's finely textured with fleur-de-lis and flower motifs

Old European Cut Daimonds - 1

and the subject and the stone are ill-assorted

1920's Rope of Cultured Pearls heart The snake features cross-hatched scaleDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A gorgeous string of pearls dating from the 1920's, with a wearable length of 17. 5 inches. The pearls are of uniform size and fasten together with a 9k gold box clasp. Millegrain detailing surrounds 4 tiny diamonds set in the clasp. These can be worn as a single strand or doubled up to create a stylish two strand necklace. STONES Cultured Pearls MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 17. 5 inches Pearls: 7. 2mm approx.