NECKLACE
Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)
Currently in storage
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:
- Paris, France
- Date made:
- early 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