Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Mastery of Design: The Cory Jade and Ruby Necklace, c. 1825

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The Cory Jade Necklace
France, 1820-1830
The Victoria & Albert Museum



Gold filigree, cannetille and grainti decoration give this handsome necklace the unmistakable style of the late 1820s to early 1830s. While we don’t know the maker, it’s a safe assumption that it was made in France because of the fineness of the gold work. The necklace is set with jade, chrysoprases, and rubies. It is part of the collection of Lady Cory which now lives in the V&A. 





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