Art Deco 14ct Gold & 2.6 Carats Of Diamonds Necklace

This fine and impressive vintage necklace has been hand crafted using solid 14ct gold. The entire necklace was handmade in the 1920's in Germany and is ornamented with an articulating design, composed from conjoined squares and oblong links accented with graduating vertical style terminals.
This substantial gold and diamond necklace secures to the reverse with a push fit clasp, and benefits from the added security of a figure of eight hinged catch.
The necklace, has fifteen white links each set with a single graduating round diamond with a centre diamond and a large centre diamond drop. 
The diamonds in white bead box settings range from approximately 0. 01ct, 0.03ct, 0.04ct, 0.05ct, 0.10ct, 0.15ct, 1 x 0.25ct, and 2 x 1.26ct.
The diamond above the drop weigh approximately 0.15ct and the single drop 1.25ct.
he gross diamond weight estimated as approximately 2.66ct.
The large drop diamond- Assessed clarity: SI2 Assessed colour: H/I range.
The gold is stamped '585 ME'. Valued as 14kt solid gold set. The large drop diamond- Assessed clarity: SI2 Assessed colour: H/I range. 
This is a substantial necklace and the gross weight of the Necklace is 20 g. and is stamped 585 for14 carat solid gold,  Handarbeit in German for Handmade and ME

that we think is the makers mark.
This exceptional and imposing necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 carat gold. 
This exceptional and tactile necklace proffers a comfortable wear and is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Date: Circa 1920 Origin: Germany.


Metal: Gold,14k Gold
Stone: Diamond
Stone Cut: Old European Cut
Dimensions: Height: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 15 in (38.1cm)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Europe
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Condition: Excellent