Necklace/pair of bracelets with diamonds Silver,... Lot 17

Necklace/pair of bracelets with diamonds Silver, 14 ct rose gold. 18 rectangular ring links set with pear-cut diamonds (216 stones total ca. 6.48 ct) alternating with 18 cushion-shaped old-cut diamonds in bezel settings (each ca. 0.45 ct, total ca. 8.10 ct). Total diamonds approx. 14.58 ct. Not stamped. The necklace probably belonged to a larger necklace. This is indicated by an additional side clasp. L. 36 cm, weight 27.28 g. Second quarter of the 19th century. Provenance Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia. Literature Cf. Bennett/Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Reprint 2011, Plate 1, here an opulent necklace from the collection of the Princes Thurn und Taxis, which shows, among other things, our type of chain.