Mellerio Dits Meller 1970 Paris Rare Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.11 Cts In VS Diamonds

Beautiful one-of-a-kind piece, created in paris france by the renownedjewelry house of mellerio, back in the late 1970. This unique necklace has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish and suited with a push boxed lock. The design is composed by 20 rectangular linked elements, two of them mounted with a french pave setting of 10 very fine calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.11 carats, e/f color, vs-1 clarity. Has a total weight of 95.7 gramsand fit a neck up to 15 inches (38 cm). The width measure is 12.3 mm (1/2 inch). Stamped, with french hallmarks; the nationaleagle's headfor the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker'smaitrecartoucheste. Lfv, associated to the societelasbleiz, fournier et vittielo, the unique serialnumbersand signed, "mellerio paris 18 kt d1.11 4655ch". Mellerio-dits meller, is a french jewelry house, founded in 1613, and still active today. It claims to be the oldest family company in europe.

It gives its name to the mellerio cut, a 57-facet jewel cut, shaped as an oval within an ellipse. Today mellerio is based at rue de la paix, paris, with branches in luxembourgand japan. Note: jewelry pieces from mellerio are very exclusive and hard to see in the after market. Collateral: it is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: the overall condition of this necklace is excellent.

Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This necklace has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

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