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NECKLACE

Creator(s): Harry Winston, Inc. (Jeweler)

On view in: Jewelry Case


About this object

The necklace is composed of 198 round brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in platinum. The front of the necklace features a series of graduated diamond swags, culminating in a central pendant with a large round diamond in a diamond surround. The backchain is similarly comprised of round diamonds. The clasp, added at a slightly later date, is designed as a swag and terminates with a large round diamond.

Object name:
NECKLACE
Made from:
Diamonds -- platinum
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1965-1966
Size:
22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
17.70
Class:
JEWELRY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973