A late George III coloured stone riviere necklace
A late George III coloured stone riviere necklace, and detachable cruciform pendant. The cut down gold collets mounted with assorted stones including sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Each collet joined by a pair of links each set with a cushion shaped diamond. The necklace 37cm, the pendant 6.5cm high. Fitted case by S.J. Phillips, 139 New Bond St.
Accompanied by report number 5777-9092 dated 3rd March 2017 from GCS, London stating that the gemstones as numbered are:
1, 18, 23: Peridots.
2, 22: Rubies.
3, 8, 10, 12, 17, 21: Topazes.
4, 11: Aquamarines.
5, 13, 19, 24: Garnets.
6: Chrysoprase.
7, 20: Sapphires.
9, 15: Amethysts.
14, 16: Emeralds.
The gem stones numbered 1, 18, 20, 23 as listed above do not conform to the original engraved inscriptions to the back of the necklace.