NECKLACE

Made by: Unknown

On view in: Jewelry Case

About this object

The necklace is composed of twenty-two oval-shaped rubies and 380 old mine-cut diamonds mounted in silver and gold. Eight oval-shaped rubies surrounded by diamonds alternate with eight bows set with rubies and diamonds. These motifs are interspersed with diamond links. Along the front of the necklace are five pendants set with oval-shaped rubies and diamonds. The central pendant is articulated by a ruby and diamond link. The other pendants are articulated by diamond links.

Object name:

NECKLACE

Made from:

Rubies -- diamonds -- silver -- gold

Made in:

Place unknown

Date made:

19th century

Size:

H. 8 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

17.71.1

Class:

JEWELRY

Signature marks:

MARK eagle's head for gold on clasp of necklace MARK illegible maker's mark on clasp of necklace MARK 14K on clasp of safety chain

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973