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A Colombian emerald and diamond fringe necklace, circa 1950
Designed as two flexible rows of of circular- and step-cut diamonds, embellished with four stylised demi-lune motifs, to a central oval-shaped section set with a central sugar-loaf emerald, suspending a...
Designed as two flexible rows of of circular- and step-cut diamonds, embellished with four stylised demi-lune motifs, to a central oval-shaped section set with a central sugar-loaf emerald, suspending a graduated fringe of polished emerald drops ranging between 11.51 carats and 58.33 carats, 1950s, unsigned, mounted in platinum. Approximate total emerald weight 362.68 carats. Length of necklace: 43.5cm, length of central section: 7.7cm Weight 248 grams
Accompanied by a certificate from the SSEF stating that the emerald drops detailed above are of Colombian origin from the Muzo area and display minor to moderate evidence of artificial resin in their fissures, the central sugar-loaf cabochon emerald displays minor amount of oil in its fissures. Further accompanied by an appendix letter attesting to the "exceptional' nature of the emeralds and the necklace in which they are set and their royal Nepalese provenance.
Note: The graduated fringe design is a staple of the 1930s and 1950s, usually with scrolling designs to either side of the fringe creating a punctuation mark before the back of the necklace. The central shield motif of this necklace is an evolution often seen in the 1950s, of the more angular shield of the 1930s, they became softer and more abstract in this period.
Accompanied by a certificate from the SSEF stating that the emerald drops detailed above are of Colombian origin from the Muzo area and display minor to moderate evidence of artificial resin in their fissures, the central sugar-loaf cabochon emerald displays minor amount of oil in its fissures. Further accompanied by an appendix letter attesting to the "exceptional' nature of the emeralds and the necklace in which they are set and their royal Nepalese provenance.
Note: The graduated fringe design is a staple of the 1930s and 1950s, usually with scrolling designs to either side of the fringe creating a punctuation mark before the back of the necklace. The central shield motif of this necklace is an evolution often seen in the 1950s, of the more angular shield of the 1930s, they became softer and more abstract in this period.
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