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Garden Of Eden - Vintage Sterling Silver Emerald & Marcasite Parure.  This extraordinary set is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling.  Featuring 42 natural oval cut faceted emeralds, 500 rose-cut marcasite, Victorian Revival styling, and quality silver-work.  The expertly claw set emeralds are a medium green colour, displaying a greyish green hue.  There are 11 dangles on the necklace, featuring clusters of emeralds and sparkling marcasite.  The front portion of the necklace are set with the precious emeralds and the back(portion around the neck) are silver links set with marcasite. The clasp is a secure fold and clip style which is in perfect working order.  The earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure butterfly backs. They have a beautiful surmounts of emeralds surrounded by marcasite, whilst the dangles on the earrings match the necklace perfectly.  This statement parure is substantial, elegant and quite simply beautiful. An absolutely breathtaking Vintage set for any special occasion or wonderful addition to your collection of jewels. 

Note: Appraisal included with the parure.  

Measurements: Necklace 17 1/2"       Earrings: 51.00 mm x 13mm 

Stone Size: Emeralds 10.00 carat   

Weight: 87.80 grams 

Condition: Excellent  Note: Pristine

Origin: Thailand      Provenance: America 

Date: 20th century ( latter)