Kutchinsky London 1970 Convertible Collar In Platinum With 154.2 Cts In Diamonds Aquamarines & Rock Quartz
Magnificent Convertible Necklace designed by Kutchinsky.
Extraordinary one-of-a-kind piece, created in London, England by the jewelry house of Kutchinsky, back in the 1970's. This magnificent necklace has been carefully crafted in .900/.999 platinum and embellished with a gorgeous selection of natural gemstones. Mounted with a gradation of oval elements carved from natural rock quartz.
All parts are mounted in full with an impeccable pave setting composed by 424 round brilliant cut diamonds with a combined weight of 29.68 carats, F color, VS-1/VS-2 Clarity.
Mounted in four-prongs settings with four Brazilian blue aquamarines, with a combined weight of 124.52, described as follow.
One large Emerald step cut (26 x 21 x 15 mm), 59.74 carats.
One Emerald step cut (21 x 17 x 11 mm), 29.90 carats.
Two Emerald step cut (16 x 14 x 10 mm), 34.88 carats.
All parts have a combined weight of 243.6 Grams. The collar itself have a lenght of 24 Inches (61 Cm) and the measurements of the detachable drop element are 78 mm by 48 mm (3.07 x 1.89 Inches).
The collar has a removable part to display shorter, with a measure of 7 inches. This piece is suited to be used as a bracelet.
Stamped, with the maker's mark, the assay hallmark, the serial number 31186 1/1 and signed two times, "KUTCHINSKY 1/1 31186".
Kutchinsky, was a jewelry company founded in the 1890 and was always based in London, United Kingdom. They has been very well know jewelry makers, with attention to fine quality, craft and well-made designed pieces, This piece was made in the beginning of the 1970's when the company was more focused on larger pieces right in step with the style of the seventies. As usual made in 18 karats gold this piece is one of the perfect examples of the late Kutchinsky mid-century taste.
Note: Aquamarine gemstones are the birthstone of March. In ancient period, the Greeks and Romans thought of aquamarine as the sailor’s gem. They believed the blue gem would protect the travelers during storms while traveling across the seas. Ancient cultures also thought aquamarine was a token of love between dating and married couples. Now, it’s the official gemstone to celebrate a 19th marriage anniversary.
It is in great condition with gorgeous eye appeal and is accompanied by the original presentation fitted jewelry box.
INVENTORY REF: N0000EENNM/5.855
