Gold, Enamel and Colored Stone Pendant-Necklace, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co., 1914-1927

Probably designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the double-chain of small fancy-shaped links applied with champlevé enamel in shades of blue, green and plum, spaced at intervals by cabochon emeralds, the center decorated with a large floral link similarly enamelled in blue and green and set with cabochon sapphires, rubies and an emerald, supporting an unusual blue and plum colored sapphire drop, the reverse of the floral link enamelled to match the colors in the sapphire pendant drop, length 16¼ inches, signed Tiffany & Co.

Drop measures approximately 24.5 by 20.2 mm. Significant chip to reverse measuring approximately 17.5 by 14.3 mm, potentially affecting the stability of the stone. The stone is parti-colored pink, plum, blue and violet and is translucent in clarity. A small amount of enamel loss at the clasp, otherwise in good condition. The reverse of the center plaque is enamelled as well. Emeralds are a medium slightly watery green color and are of fair clarity. The small pinkish red rubies and medium blue sapphires are translucent. The color of the printed catalogue illustration is washed out; the color of the piece is a shade deeper/richer overall. Signed Tiffany & Co on reverse of clasp.
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Illustrated in Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., John Loring, p. 68.