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Click here to subscribeMasonic signet ring with a spinning central panel in 9 ct gold, hallmarked Birmingham, 1977, ring size T, together with a gilt metal sardonyx stick pin with engraved masonic logo and lapel pin set with a pearl in 9 ct Condition Report: 9 ct gross weight 8 gramsPearl stick pin broken, lower half missing Masonic ring has evidence of resizing and light scratches to gold surface
Vintage garnet and pearl bangle, with ornate detailing, set with nine garnets and ten pearls, with tongue clasp and safety chain, mounted in 9 ct gold, hallmarked 1980Condition Report: Gross weight estimated 17 gramsCentral garnet is missing a claw and is loose in setting General wear and scratches clasp is opening and closing securely
Sapphire and pearl floral brooch in 9 ct white and yellow gold, and a pair of synthetic colour change sapphire earrings with screw back fittings testing as14 ct goldCondition Report: 9 ct gross brooch weight 7.3 grams14 ct earrings gross weight 2.9 gramsBrooch is in good condition, no signs of damage or obvious wearEarrings have very worn claws holding the stone
Pearl and diamond earrings, set with round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.55 carats, set with 11mm white pearls, post and lever-back fittings, stamped 18 ct Condition Report: Gross weight 11.9 gramsDiamond colour estimated G / HDiamond clarity estimated VS - SILever-back fittings working correctly Pearls in good condition, no obvious signs of scratches or wearearring length approximately 22mm
Curb bracelet with a lobster clasp in stamped 9 ct rose gold, bracelet length 19 cm, pair of button shaped pearl studs with 9 ct gold posts, pearl diameter 10.1 mm and a single knot earring in 9 ct goldCondition Report: Bracelet gross weight 13 gramsEarrings gross weight 2.5 gramsLobster clasp on the bracelet is a later addition
Mikimoto ring and earrings, the earrings each have three Akoya pearls and ribbon detail, screw back fittings and are signed Mikimoto and 18 ct, the ring has the same design with three Akoya pearls and is also signed Mikimoto and 18 ct, size QCondition Report: Gross weight 8.7 grams General good condition, no noticeable damage or wearEarring posts are at a slight anglelargest pearl diameter 4.2 mm Smallest pearl diameter 3.6 mm
Three trays of carved wooden items to include; carved root wood figures of fish, animals and birds, carved crocodile figure, soap dishes, small bowl, abstract figure of a seated man, horn or simulated horn viniagrette, carved wooden hands, banksia wood mushroom, barrel shaped vase with inset mother of pearl, painted canister with lid, carved lion, figure playing a saxophone, bamboo carved vase etc. (3)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Two 19th Century Coromandel boxes, one a jewellery casket with keys and brass fittings, having a lift out compartment, together with a Coromandel writing box with mother-of-pearl inlaid top and escutcheon surround, the interior having two glass and brass ink pots, pen tray, stationery compartment and a leather and replacement velvet writing pad. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT)Larger one has missing veneers, particularly on one corner, otherwise good, wear with age. Smaller has some small losses and is grubby.
A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACEComposed of a graduated row of South Sea cultured pearls of gold tint measuring from approximately 11.52 to 13.80mm, with 14K gold clasp, length 44.5cmCondition Report: Pearls: Of gold tint, approx. 11.52 to 13.80mm, good lustre with pink and green overtones, some minor natural blemishes visible on some pearls under a bright light source, overall well matched in colourStamped 585 for 14K located on claspMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.84g
A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGSEach round-shaped cultured pearl of white tint measuring approximately 12.09mm with a round brilliant-cut diamond surmount, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.30ct total, length 1.6cmCondition Report: Pearl: of white tint, good lustre with pink and green overtones, one pearl slightly white than the other one, growth marks by the surmount visible with naked eye on one pearlDiamonds: approx. 0.15ct each, estimated colour I/J, estimated clarity (good) SI1Minor signs of wear, overall in good condition
TWO TURQUOISE SAUTOIR NECKLACESEach cable-link chain highlighted with fancy-shaped turquoise beads between amethyst beads or cultured pearls, mounted in 18K gold, French assay marks, lengths (cultured pearl) 81cm & (amethysts) 85.5cmCondition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 81.9g
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe cut-cornered rectangular-cut emerald weighing approximately 4.20cts within a four-claw setting, between brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, ring size L½Accompanied by a report from the Gem & Pearl Laboratory in London, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, moderate enhancement. Report dated August 26th, 2021.Condition Report: Emerald: of bluish-green hue, good saturation, medium tone, good transparency with natural inclusions visible with naked eyeDiamonds: estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS (with one SI with colourless inclusion)Inscribed inside hoop: 'Enrico 1-10-1995'Stamped inside hoop 950 inside hoop for platinumNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE WITH DIAMOND CLASPComposed of a graduated row of South Sea cultured pearl of white tint, measuring from 10.75 to 14.79mm, to a spherical 14K white gold clasp highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, with four additional loose pearls measuring 10.50mm, length 40cmCondition Report: Pearls: good lustre, with minor green and pink overtones, some minor blemishes visible under a bright light sourceClasp stamped 585 for 14K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 87g (excluding the 4 additional pearls)
A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGSEach swirled surmount pavé-set with single-cut diamonds, suspending a brilliant-cut diamond connecting to a South Sea cultured pearl of white tint measuring approximately 12.73mm with single-cut diamond cap, mounted in 18K gold, maker's marks partly rubbed, length 4.5cmCondition Report: Pearls: of white tint, width approx. 12.73mm, good lustre with pink, green and silver overtones, minor natural blemishes visible with naked eye, both well matched in size and colourDiamonds: bright and well matched in colourStamped 750 for 18K goldMaker's mark and other marks mostly rubbed off, probably caused from repolishingFor pierced earsMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 16.32g
A CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE WITH DIAMOND CLASP, CIRCA 1960Composed of five rows of graduated Akoya cultured pearls of cream tint measuring approximately 5.07-8.73mm, finishing with a clasp set with brilliant, single and baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, diamonds approximately 3.50cts total, shortest length 43.5cm, longest length 50.5cmCondition Report: Pearls: of cream tint, high lustre, with pink, silver and green overtones, very minor natural blemishes visible under a bright light source, graduated between approximately 5.07 and 8.73mmDiamonds: approx. 3.50cts total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS with some SIEagle's head for French 18K gold and dog's head for French platinumMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 118.70g
A ROCK CRYSTAL, ONYX, DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL PENDANT/BROOCH, BY DAVID WEBBThe rock crystal pendant accented with brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx, suspending a tassel of cultured pearls of white tint, measuring approximately 9.50mm, mounted in 14 & 18K gold and platinum, diamonds approximately 3.30cts total, signed Webb, length 13.2cmDavid Webb began designing jewellery as a young boy growing up in North Carolina. In 1940, he moved to New York at the age of seventeen and apprenticed at his uncle’s silversmith shop, where he learned metal smiting techniques, further honing his keen eye for jewellery design. Five years later, Webb founded his eponymous jewellery line on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue. His brand would go on to help define the direction of American jewellery over the next two decades. Webb’s designs standing out as one of the few artists of the 20th century who lay claim to an aesthetic style which remains wholly their own. Devoted clients of Webb included Jacqueline Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor and Estée Lauder, all of whom proudly wore his designs throughout the 1950s and 60s. Throughout his lifetime, his pieces took centre stage on the covers of fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town & Country.Webb’s designs are distinguished by a vivid colour palette, dimension, and meticulous attention to detail. He oversaw the whole process of jewellery making, from the initial conceptualisation of the pieces to the finished product, with his entire production process sometimes being comprised of as many as 18 steps before his designs came to fruition. Webb worked in enamel, coral, jade, carved crystal, and gold alongside a vibrant mixture of gemstones and pearls. He drew inspiration from a vast range of cultures and periods, founded in his regular visits to all the museums and collections New York city had to offer. This included the Metropolitan Museum of Art where Webb made a point of going weekly to study and admire the ancient collections housed there, from the painted terracotta vases of the Bronze Age Minoans to the papyri of the Ancient Egyptians and the gold jewellery of the Byzantine Empire. For Webb, a Minoan bull became a gold belt buckle, and Greek penannular bracelets were transformed into the models for his signature gold animal bracelets.It was this breadth of influence, boldness of design and unabashed individuality which drew the attention of First Lady Jackie Kennedy, when she asked Webb to create the White House Gifts of State in 1960. Directed to use minerals native to the United States, all seven designs were accepted, sparking a lifetime of collaboration between the pair. When Webb passed away in 1975, at the young age of 50, his legacy was remembered by those who admired his work. The Duchess of Windsor remembered him as “Faberge reborn”, whilst his friend and associate Jackie Kennedy called him a “modern day Cellini”. In 2010, Marc Emmanuel and Robert Sadian bought over the company, bringing David Webb designs into the 21st century by faithfully restoring the jeweller’s original designs from his archives. Today, all of David Webb’s jewellery continues to be made on the premises in New York, as it has been since 1948.Condition Report: Pearls: of white tint with high lustre and with green and pink overtones, some blemishes visible under a bright light sourceOnyx & rock crystal in good conditionDiamonds bright and well matched - approx. 3.30cts total, estimated colour of bigger stones G/H, estimated clarity VSNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 96.6g
A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND CUFF BANGLE, BY PEDERZANIThe frontispiece set with four brilliant-cut diamond motifs, on an expandable cuff composed of four cultured pearls of white tint, measuring approximately 7.25mm, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 7.00cts total, signed Pederzani, Italian assay mark, length approx. 16.4cm (adjustable)Condition Report: Pearls: white tint, good lustre with pink and green overtones, some natural blemishes visible with naked eyeDiamonds: approx. 7.00cts total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSSignature located on the inside of one terminalNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 86.89g
THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE ITALIAN LADYA LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND AND PEARL OPEN FACE LAPEL WATCH, CIRCA 1890Jewelled keyless manual wind movement, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gilt minute track, gilt fancy hour and minute hands, silver-topped gold case, the case back set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, with similarly-cut diamond suspension bow highlighted with a pearl of grey tint, mounted in silver and 18K gold, French import mark, diamonds approximately 7.50cts total, case no. 63137, case width 2.5cm* Please note that the pearl has not been tested for natural origin Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 7.50-8.00cts total, estimated colour I/J with a couple of K, estimated clarity VS-SIGlass: A crack visible with naked eyeOwl mark for 18K gold imported in FranceIn running condition at the time of inspectionTotal gross weight approx. 34gAn external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.
THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF A NOBLE ITALIAN LADYA CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central South Sea cultured pearl of white tint measuring approximately 15.75-14.84mm, between pear-shaped diamond shoulders and pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond belt, diamonds approximately 0.80ct, ring size I½Condition Report: Cultured pearl: of white tint, high lustre with green, pink and silver overtones, some minor blemishes visible under a bright light sourceTwo pear-shaped diamonds: approx. 0.40ct each, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity VS (one minor SI1 due to a pinpoint)White metal unmarked and untestedNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.72g
A 19th Century mother of pearl, ivory and marquetry-inlaid jewellery box, ebonized and of rectangular section, the hinged over and sides decorated with floral garlands and wreaths, the cover also incorporating a song bird on a bough, opening to reveal a silk cushion lined interior, 34 x 26 x 11cms high.
PLATE (ALFRED AND CLARA)Group of 37 photographs of Sri Lanka and 2 of India by Plâté, platinum prints, studio inkstamps on verso, series, image numbers, and captions supplied in pencil, mostly 105 x 155mm., 1890s (39)Footnotes:Images include street life, monuments at Kandy, exotic plants, pearl fishers' boats returning to port, elephants at work (4), Jaipur's Palace of the Winds, Benares ghats.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
FARSARI (A.) & CO.Views & Costumes of Japan, albumen print title within decorative border, 50 colour tinted albumen prints, all numbered and captioned in English within the negative, mounted one per page recto and verso on thick card, original leather-backed decorative lacquer boards, the upper cover with a scene of birds and tree blossoms with bone and mother of pearl onlays, g.e., spine worn, images approximately 190 x 245mm., oblong 4to (sheets 275 x 340mm.), [1880s]Footnotes:Fine album including genre portraits and groups (7), along with architectural and topographical views of Fuji, Nikko, Hokone, Kiga, Iyeyasu, Ojaka, Gia Machi, Marayuma, and elsewhere.'Adolfo Farsari (1841–1898) was an Italian photographer who established a successful business in Yokohama – Farsari & Co. – the last of the pioneering and influential foreign-owned studios to thrive in Japan. After a fire destroyed much of his photographic stock, in 1886 Farsari traversed the country compiling a new set of negatives, which over the ensuing years formed the basis of the studio's output, bought by tourists and travellers as Japan opened increasingly to the West. Regarded as a luxury product, the photographs were hand-painted by highly skilled artists, and advertised for their fidelity to life... 'Views and Costumes of Japan' is one of the finest examples of its kind, bound inside decorated covers and featuring hand-coloured prints of the highest quality' (Philip Grover, Pitt Rivers Museum website).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Hermès. A lady’s white gold and diamond-set rectangular wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, Ref. HH1.191, Heure H, circa 2000 Movement: quartz Dial: mother-of-pearl, Arabic 12 Case: 18ct white gold in the form of an ‘H’, diamond-set bezel, secured by four screws, 18ct white gold buckle Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle Dimensions: length 24mm x width 20mm. £800-£1,200
A pair of chandelier ear pendants and a pair of gem-set ear pendants, the first pair with pyramidal surmounts, black and white enamel decorated, one side depicting the Egyptian god Anubus, god of the afterlife, with hollow scrollwork sections below, supporting fringe terminals, to hook fittings, the second with flowerhead surmounts suspending a pear-shaped drop, pierced decorated and set throughout with chrysoprase cabochons, rhodolite garnets and mother-of-pearl, to screw back fittings, both gilt metal mounted, lengths 8.5cm and 5.6cm. £100-£200
A late 19th/early 20th century gold mounted gem set pendant, the giardinetto-style pendant with green enamelled basket supporting a ruby, emerald and pearl set floral bouquet, within a scalloped seed pearl surround suspending a single ruby and pearl drop, beneath a corresponding floral motif and fine belcher-link back chain, reverse stamped ‘18C’, pendant length 41mm, gross length 37.3cm. £500-£700
A 19th century gold mounted hardstone cameo locket pendant, carved to depict Ares, Greek god of War, within ropetwist and bead decorated border, beneath seed pearl highlights and suspended from flared bale, the gold neck chain composed of hollow rectangular links, with applied ropetwist detail, to invisible clasp, contained in fitted case, pendant length (excluding bale) 46mm, necklace length 53cm. £2,000-£3,000 --- Provenance: Lot 2950, Christie’s, Eleveden Hall, Thetford, Norfolk, the Property of The Earl of Iveagh, May 24 1984.
Assorted jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold St Christopher pendant on 9ct chain, a 9ct gold chain bracelet suspending two gilt St Christopher charms, two 9ct gold wedding bands, a diamond cluster ring (shank cut, one diamond missing), a gem-set riding crop and wishbone bar brooch, a Finnish silver pendant, maker’s mark for Kupittaan Kulta, a pair of cultured pearl earrings, a pair of cluster drop earrings and a small Chinese pendant. (10) £200-£300
Assorted jewellery, comprising a pair of cultured pearl set whorl ear studs, a pair of 9ct white gold and diamond ear hoops, a cabochon amethyst bracelet, a pink and white paste pendant on chain, a gilt metal violin brooch, a cabochon green chalcedony ring, a Mexican bangle and a pair of bird feather costume earrings. (8) £100-£200
A collection of assorted brooches, comprising a silver rose-cut diamond brooch, circa 1890, a diamond and opal crossover brooch, circa 1900, stamped ‘15’, a gold mounted seed pearl and diamond crescent spray brooch, circa 1900, a silver mounted quartz cat’s-eye and seed pearl brooch, circa 1890, a late 19th century gold and opal knot brooch and a wirework floral spray brooch, largest brooch length 7cm. (6) £300-£500
A collection of assorted jewellery, including an oval silver mounted brooch depicting an Indian scene, a fire opal and half seed pearl bar brooch, a pair of malachite cameo earrings with screw back fittings, a gold mounted pietra dura brooch, an 18ct gold safety pin, a 19th century pendant on chain with filigree decoration (later pendant fitting), a silver violin brooch, and a turquoise pendant with glazed central compartment, first brooch length 48mm. (8) £200-£300
A cultured pearl brooch, ring and earring suite, each of abstract cluster design, set with baroque pearls, the ring with old brilliant-cut diamond highlights, the earrings and brooch with circular-cut white stone highlights, brooch stamped ‘14K’, brooch length 7cm, ear clip length 24mm, ring size M. £1,500-£2,000
Assorted cultured pearls, comprising a two row uniform pearl necklace to a 9ct gold cluster clasp, a single row uniform pearl necklace to a 9ct gold circular pearl clasp, a single row graduated cultured pearl necklace to an orange and white paste set clasp, a pair of pearl bracelets and a multi-row pearl necklace (all pearls untested for saltwater/freshwater origin), first length approximately 48cm. (6) £200-£300
A mid 20th century diamond and natural pearl tassel brooch, the single-cut diamond spray of scroll design, set with six pearl highlights, suspending a five row tassel of graduated natural pearls, measuring approximately 4.5 - 8.3mm, length 9.5cm. £400-£500 --- The pearls have been assessed at GCS and confirmed as natural, saltwater. Verbal report only.
A 19th century natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the natural bouton-shaped pearl, measuring approximately 7.9 x 7.2 x 5.0mm, within a surround of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, between openwork scrolled shoulders, mounted in silver and gold, composite, case signed ‘Boudet / Joaillier, Bijoutier / 170, 171 Galerie de Valois / Palais-Royal’, total diamond weight approximately 0.50 carat, ring size K. £500-£600 --- The pearl has been verbally assessed at GCS as being of natural saltwater origin.
A mother-of-pearl and diamond butterfly negligee pendant, the carved butterfly with brilliant-cut diamond thorax, abdomen and wings, mounted in 18ct white gold, to an incorporated faceted ball-link chain with tiered drops, the pendant mount stamped ‘18K ITALY’ and with Italian assay marks, total diamond weight approximately 0.15 carat, gross length 44.7cm. £400-£600
A cultured pearl necklace with diamond clasp by Adler, the two rows of cultured pearls, measuring approximately 8.5mm, to a clasp of undulating design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds between a border of calibré-cut diamonds, signed ‘adler’, stamped ‘750’, together with 11 additional cultured pearls, maker’s pouch, total diamond weight approximately 3.50 carats, length 36.5cm. £3,000-£4,000
A cultured pearl and diamond necklace and earring suite by Kutchinsky, the fancy-link chain leading to a frontispiece set with brilliant-cut diamond quatrefoils with a central flowerhead, similarly-set and suspending a foliate drop set with a cultured pearl, measuring 12.5mm, the earrings en suite and with detachable cultured pearl drops, necklace and earrings both signed ‘Kutchinsky’ and stamped ‘750’, with retailers’ cases signed ‘Moussaieff / London / Geneve’, total diamond weight approximately 10.00 carats, necklace length 42cm, earring length 4.2cm. £7,000-£9,000
A late Victorian/Edwardian gold mounted peridot and seed pearl pendant/brooch, of openwork scrolling design, centred with a hexagonal step-cut peridot and suspending a pear-shaped peridot drop below, with brooch and pendant fittings, stamped ‘15CT’, to a later chain, pendant length 46mm. £240-£340
An early 20th century diamond circular pendant, millegrain set throughout, the central rose-cut diamond edged by small rose-cut diamond collets, within a knife-edge openwork quartered design, the outer rim spaced with alternate rose-cuts and half pearls, with pearl pendant drop below (pearl untested, possibly replaced), and suspended from diamond set bale, length 5.2cm. £400-£600
An early 20th century jade and diamond pendant on see pearl-set long chain, the pendant of rectangular form with canted corners, centred with an oval jade cabochon, within a stepped double border of rose-cut diamonds, millegrain edged, mounted in platinum and gold, suspended from a fine fancy-link long chain, spaced with seed pearls, to a rose-cut diamond barrel-shaped clasp, (jade untested), pendant length 20mm, chain length approximately 72cm.£800-£1,200
A pearl and diamond bar brooch, circa 1915, set with an old brilliant-cut diamond within a pierced surround of lozenge design, millegrain set with single and rose-cut diamonds and two bouton-shaped pearls, mounted in platinum and gold, pearls untested, principal diamond approximately 0.55 carat, length 6.2cm. £1,000-£1,200
Formerly from the Collection of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon: An Art Deco cultured pearl and diamond bracelet, circa 1925, the double strand of cultured pearls highlighted by a millegrain-set row of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a cultured pearl and diamond-set shield-shaped clasp of openwork geometric design, millegrain edged, mounted in platinum, the clasp engraved with the ownership mark ‘M’ beneath The Princess Margaret’s coronet, further stamped ‘M’ for Mikimoto and ‘P’ for platinum, later fitted case by Cartier, length 17.8cm. £30,000-£40,000 --- Accompanied by the Certificate of Provenance from Kensington Palace, dated 13 June 2006, in original embossed leather folder, and a copy of the Christie’s sale catalogue: Property from the Collection of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, Volume I: Jewellery and Fabergé, 13 June 2006. Provenance: Lot 117, Christie's, Property From the Collection of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, sale held on 13 June 2006, London. H.R.H. The Princess Margaret is pictured wearing this bracelet in her official 19th birthday portrait in 1949, photographed by Cecil Beaton. Many further published photographs show Princess Margaret wearing this bracelet at events throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The photograph illustrated here (see online at www.dnw.co.uk) depicts Princess Margaret dancing with her husband at a ball at The Savoy Hotel on 22 November 1960, wearing the bracelet on her left wrist. For further photographic examples showing Princess Margaret wearing lot 252, please contact the Jewellery department. Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) photographed the British Royal family throughout the mid 20th century. His works display the beauty and splendour historically associated with royal portraiture whilst also enabling a greater sense of intimacy between the sitter and the public. Princess Margaret’s official 19th birthday portrait, (see example at www.dnw.co.uk) was taken on 8 July 1949 at Buckingham Palace and shows the Princess wearing a fairytale-style tulle gown decorated with sequinned butterflies, by Sir Norman Hartnell. The photograph was published on her birthday, 21 August. The two jewels worn in the portrait are an Art Deco five-strand natural pearl necklace and the Art Deco cultured pearl and diamond bracelet, lot 252 in this sale. The pearl necklace was gifted to the Princess by her grandmother H.M. Queen Mary the previous year for her 18th birthday, along with a pearl and diamond bracelet. Several versions of this photograph exist example at showing the different compositions used during the sitting and also displaying the bracelet at various angles. Literature: Leslie Field, The Queen’s Jewels: The Personal Collection of Elizabeth II, pub. 1997. Christopher Warwick, Princess Margaret, pub. 1983.
A pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear pendants, the elongated articulated pendants of slightly tapering form, pavé set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings, with detachable cultured pearl drops below, with diamond set caps, white and yellow precious metal mounted, to screw post fittings, gross length 6.5cm. £1,800-£2,200
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