John R. Lowrey Diamond, Multi-Stone, Platinum, Gold Pendant-Necklace Stones: Full and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.85 carats; carved jade; carved lapis lazuli, round-cut rubies Metal: Platinum, 18k gold Marked: Lowrey Gross Weight: 137.30 grams Collar Dimensions: 19 inches x 7/8 inch Pendant Dimensions: 3-5/8 inches x 2-1/8 inches Designed and Created by John R. Lowrey HID03101062020品相报告: Diamonds:Avg Color: J-K-LAvg Clarity: SIShape(s): Full, single-cutCount: 76 - 100Colored Gems:Type(s): Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, JadeShape(s): Carved, RoundCount: 51 - 75Metals:PlatinumGoldOverall Condition: GoodCondition Notes: A truly unique piece of craftsmanship. Carved jade creates the bodice of the winged female figure. Collar is open in the back and sits on the clavicle rather than neck; marked PLATINUM, 18K. Pendant bale is hinged and completed by a safety. Rubies measure 1.50 - 2.00 mm.This collar was an ongoing passion project of the late John Randall "Randy" Lowrey of Memphis, Tennessee, a lifelong jewelry artist, and teacher. Lowrey earned his bachelor of fine arts from East Tennessee State University and took classes at the renowned Penland School of Craft. In Addition to doing jewelry design, fabrication repair, and casting throughout his career, Lowrey created custom pieces for a wide array of clients. A close friend of Mike McGregor, Elvis` personal jeweler, Lowrey created a large TCB ring for Elvis and a showy belt buckle for one of Elvis` stage costumes in the 1970s. Later, Lowrey designed and produced Graceland`s "TLC" and "TCB" jewelry lines. Over nearly two decades, Lowrey taught jewelry repair, stone set Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"