The Ultrarare Pearl Necklace That Went for Over $833,000 at AstaGuru’s Sale
By Annie Davidson | June 07, 2022
"After concluding the Heirloom Jewellery, Silver, and Timepieces auction on May 30–31, Mumbai, India, auction house AstaGuru garnered nearly $2.4 million in total sales.
“The auction results validate that collectors are always looking for opportunities to acquire coveted [and rare] vintage jewelry,” said AstaGuru auction house’s jewelry expert, Jay Sagar, in a statement. “With several necklaces and other beautiful pieces, the auction offering was a wholesome selection of different items that go into the making of any important heirloom jewelry collection. The success of the auction also reinforces that whether Indian or Western designs, vintage jewelry is evergreen and timeless. It is a prized possession that remains highly sought after.”
A necklace (also shown at top) with 181 saltwater pearls and 5.7 cts. t.w. old-cut diamonds, $833,213; AstaGuru
But of the 132 lots, one stood out: the extremely rare, three-row saltwater pearl necklace (shown above and at top) that, alone, contributed more than $833,000 (estimate: $693,333–$800,000) to the sale. It has 181 pearls, and what makes it stand out is the two different shades and sizes, which are hard to come by in the world of natural pearls. Even more, the pearls are separated by crystal-adorned, faceted disks and secured by a gold clasp with old-cut diamonds.
Cartier necklace in white gold with 57 cts. t.w. bezel-set diamonds, $121,227; AstaGuru
Another headliner from the sale was a Cartier white gold necklace (shown above), dripping in ... "
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