Formerly from the Collection of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of ManchesterEMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1860 Set with cushion-shaped emeralds framed with circular-cut diamonds, alternating with scrollwork links set with similarly cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 360mm. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 71925, stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, together with an SSEF report. Gifted in 1876 to Consuelo Yznaga upon her marriage to George Montagu, Viscount Mandeville, this necklace was likely the star of a similarly-designed parure. Featuring an impressive row of emeralds spaced by delicate scrollwork motifs, this design exemplifies the Victorian fashions favoured by the group of women now known as ‘The Million Dollar American Princesses’, a group pioneered by the Duchess of Manchester herself. As the corset helped make the décolleté the focal point of women’s fashion, layers upon layers of jewels were called to conceal yet draw attention. Necklaces such as this would have likely been partnered with additional rivières and gem-set floral creations to accessorise the bustled gowns worn to the innumerable events dotting the social season.Condition ReportAccompanied by AGL report no. CS 71925, stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, together with an SSEF report.. The emeralds are a lively medium to medium-deep very slightly bluish green to green colour, slightly to moderately included with examples of surface-reaching inclusions and slight abrading to some of the facet junctions, not apparent when worn. The diamonds range from approximately G-J colour, predominantly VS-SI clarity, with a few examples of I clarity stones. In very good condition particularly considering the piece's age, with some minor evidence of solder on some of the links and tarnish to the mounting. Gross weight approximately 54 grams. "
Formerly from the Collection of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of ManchesterEMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, CIRCA 1860 Set with cushion-shaped emeralds framed with circular-cut diamonds, alternating with scrollwork links set with similarly cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 360mm. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 71925, stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, together with an SSEF report. Gifted in 1876 to Consuelo Yznaga upon her marriage to George Montagu, Viscount Mandeville, this necklace was likely the star of a similarly-designed parure. Featuring an impressive row of emeralds spaced by delicate scrollwork motifs, this design exemplifies the Victorian fashions favoured by the group of women now known as ‘The Million Dollar American Princesses’, a group pioneered by the Duchess of Manchester herself. As the corset helped make the décolleté the focal point of women’s fashion, layers upon layers of jewels were called to conceal yet draw attention. Necklaces such as this would have likely been partnered with additional rivières and gem-set floral creations to accessorise the bustled gowns worn to the innumerable events dotting the social season.Condition ReportAccompanied by AGL report no. CS 71925, stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, with insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, together with an SSEF report.. The emeralds are a lively medium to medium-deep very slightly bluish green to green colour, slightly to moderately included with examples of surface-reaching inclusions and slight abrading to some of the facet junctions, not apparent when worn. The diamonds range from approximately G-J colour, predominantly VS-SI clarity, with a few examples of I clarity stones. In very good condition particularly considering the piece's age, with some minor evidence of solder on some of the links and tarnish to the mounting. Gross weight approximately 54 grams. "
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