A silver 14k gold and diamond chain necklace convertable into two bracelets.
A silver 14k gold and diamond chain necklace convertable into two bracelets.
Comprised of a string of 18 rectangular links set with Peruzzi-cut diamonds (216 stones totalling ca. 6.48 ct) alternating with 18 cushion-shaped old-cut diamonds in bezel settings (each ca. 0.45 ct, total ca. 8.10 ct). Diamonds in total ca. 14.58 ct. Not hallmarked. This necklace probably once formed part of a larger necklace, as evidenced by the additional clasp on one side. L 36 cm. Weight 27.28 g.
Second quarter 19th century.
Provenance
Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Literature
See Bennett/Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Reprint 2011, Plate 1 for an opulent necklace from the collection of the princes of Thurn and Taxis, with the same chain motif.
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A silver 14k gold and diamond chain necklace convertable into two bracelets.
Comprised of a string of 18 rectangular links set with Peruzzi-cut diamonds (216 stones totalling ca. 6.48 ct) alternating with 18 cushion-shaped old-cut diamonds in bezel settings (each ca. 0.45 ct, total ca. 8.10 ct). Diamonds in total ca. 14.58 ct. Not hallmarked. This necklace probably once formed part of a larger necklace, as evidenced by the additional clasp on one side. L 36 cm. Weight 27.28 g.
Second quarter 19th century.
Provenance
Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Literature
See Bennett/Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Reprint 2011, Plate 1 for an opulent necklace from the collection of the princes of Thurn and Taxis, with the same chain motif.