The pendant features a melo melo pearl measuring 22.84 x 17.64 x 8.63 mm, surrounded by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.65 carat, accented by round-cut orange sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.35 carat, set in platinum, suspended from a silk cord. Gross weight 18.50 grams. Pendant Dimensions: 2-15/16 inches x 1-1/4 inches Cord Length: 23-1/2 inches Melo melo is the common name for the Indian volute or bailer shell, a very large sea snail known to exist in Southeast Asia, from Burma, to Thailand and Malaysia, to the South China Sea and the Philippines. The volute produces pearls; however, the Melo melo pearl has no nacre, unlike the pearl of a pearl oyster.
Condition
Diamond Average Color: G-H-I
Diamond Average Clarity: VS
Diamond Shapes: Full-cut
Diamond Count: 76 - 100
Gem Type: Sapphire
Gem Average Clarity: Good
Gem Shape: Round-cut
Gem Count: 76 - 100
Overall Condition: Very Good
Pearl Surface: Smooth
Pearl Shape: Freeform
Pearl Count: 1
Pearl Size: 22.84 x 17.64 x 8.63 mm
Notes: Melo melo is a non-nacreous pearl. Pendant marked: 950. Cord necklace is marked : 750, completed an 18k white gold lobster claw clasp.