Emerald and diamond necklace/ brooch, Circa 1905

The central jewel of folded lace ribbon design, set with calibré-cut emeralds, millegrain set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, suspended from knife edge linking, highlighted at intervals by diamonds, length approximately 450mm, accompanied by original screw driver and alternative brooch fitting, fitted case, Koch.

Emeralds light green, well matched in colour, typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification, one stone chipped. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 12.00-14.00 carats, mixed colours and clarities, a few stones tinted and included. Necklace detachable, can be replaced with brooch fitting using screw driver. Necklace fitting well articulated. Clasps secure. Abrasions to mounts consistent with age and wear. In very good condition. Accompanied by fitted cased signed Koch, Frankfurt.
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