Emerald Diamond Necklace, signed by Bernhard Ilg, Zurich

Emerald Diamond Necklace, signed by Bernhard Ilg, Zurich

Integrated into a thin Venetian chain are 7 round diamonds, including an octagonal-cut emerald, Origin Zambian, approx. 1.10 ct, at the bottom is hanging 6 small round diamonds,  A total of 13 Diamonds ca. 1.90 carats,  the middle stone is ca. 0.84 ct, F/G  VS, Length: 41.5 cm, all in 18K 750 white gold, 11.1 g.

Hallmarks: 750, B. Ilg

Bernhard Ilg was a top goldsmith from Zurich. He worked in his shop at Limmatquai 128 from the 1960s until around 2004. He had a passionate love of fine (coloured) gemstones and crafted beautiful pieces of jewellery.

Stock Number: 1969

GGTL Gemlab Laboratories Verbal Report: 24-B-7617  -Zambia, Minor oil – This is a lively emerald with very few inclusions.

Fun facts about Zambian emeralds:
Zambian emeralds are much older than Colombian emeralds. Because of the way they form and are mined, Zambian emeralds have a more intact crystal structure, which leads to stones that are admirably clean with very few fractures.