#7871 • Bailey Banks & Biddle 18K Necklace & Earrings

Part of Jewelry and Artifacts of Royals in Vietnam (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $8,000-$8,500 Bailey Banks & Biddle 50.00ctw Faceted Gemstone & Solid 18K Yellow Gold Necklace/Earring Suite W/Diamond Accents in Bailey Banks & Biddle Gift Box - This lovely suite of jewelry was created by Bailey Banks & Biddle. Bailey Banks & Biddle founded in 1832, and was originally known as Bailey & Kitchen before becoming Bailey & Co. and later Bailey Banks & Biddle in 1878. At the turn of the century they were commissioned by the U.S. government to update the Great Seal of the United States, and its design remains the official version of the seal today. They also designed and made many of the military medals that are still used today, including the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. This lovely suite of jewelry was finely crafted of solid 18k yellow gold, and is comprised of a necklace and drop earrings. The necklace is comprised of elongated links oval links with smaller accent links, and is finished with a 35.00ct (approximate) yellow-green gemstone briolette. The drop earrings match the necklace and are each finished with 7.50ct (approximate) gemstone briolettes. Both the necklace and earrings are finished with genuine VS1-VS2/G-H round-cut diamond accents, with approx. 0.30ctw diamonds in total. The suite will come housed in a Bailey Banks & Biddle gift box, and are in beautiful condition. The necklace measures approx. 18" and the briolette pendant measures approx. 2.25". The earrings measure approx. 2.5" long and the pendants are removable, allowing the wearer to wear the 0.5" hoops alone if they should choose. (WEIGHT: 45.2 grams)