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| Lady Cory's Peridot Necklace, 1810-1820 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
From the impressive jewel collection of Lady Cory, we have this exceptional necklace (with matching earrings) of diamonds and peridots set in silver, backed with gold.
Made by an unknown jeweler around 1820, the necklace showcases the beautiful lime green of the peridots set against the icy shimmer of the diamonds.
The three large central units of the necklace probably date from about 1810. These may have originally formed part which was broken apart. The rest of the necklace, dates to about ten years later.
The three large central units of the necklace probably date from about 1810. These may have originally formed part which was broken apart. The rest of the necklace, dates to about ten years later.
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