Diamond Pendant Necklace

Set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.22 carats, mounted in 18K yellow gold, chain length measuring approximately 18 inches, signed Verdura.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 6234041611, dated August 11 2023, stating that the 2.22 carat diamond is J color, SI1 clarity.
Artist Biography
Verdura
American
Duke Fulco di Verdura was born into an aristocratic family in the late nineteenth century and quickly became a man with a vast imagination. Raised in a world of fairy tale-themed costume parties, Verdura conceptualized jewelry inspired by the animal aesthetics from his lavish childhood.
With a youthful, refreshing approach to jewelry making and an international sensibility, Verdura prospered in the interwar years and capitalized on the wealth of tourists who visited Venice and Palermo. He caught the attention of Cole Porter, who became a long-lasting patron and appreciated the value in Verdura's diamond, gold, and pearl accessories.