Mid 19th C. French gold, tourmaline and seed pearl
Mid 19th C. French gold, tourmaline and seed pearl parure comprising a necklace composed of graduated pink tourmaline embellished by inlaid seed pearls, two bracelets, tiara, and ear pendants en suite, the clasps enhanced by floral enamel decoration. All in a fitted leather case bearing the gold stamped eagle crest of Napoleon III. In the style of the elegant jewels adorned by Empress Eugenie De Montijo (1826-1920), the spouse of Napoleon III. Necklace 18"L, bracelets 6.75"L, ear pendants 1.25"L. Circa - mid-19th C.
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Mid 19th C. French gold, tourmaline and seed pearl parure comprising a necklace composed of graduated pink tourmaline embellished by inlaid seed pearls, two bracelets, tiara, and ear pendants en suite, the clasps enhanced by floral enamel decoration. All in a fitted leather case bearing the gold stamped eagle crest of Napoleon III. In the style of the elegant jewels adorned by Empress Eugenie De Montijo (1826-1920), the spouse of Napoleon III. Necklace 18"L, bracelets 6.75"L, ear pendants 1.25"L. Circa - mid-19th C.