A gold, turquoise, diamond and seed pearl necklace, circa 1860
The chain of polished gold beads with two spherical links studded with cabochon turquoise, suspending a similarly-set turquoise locket with rose-cut diamond circumference, seed pearl drop and glazed interior compartment, accompanied by a pair of turquoise earrings and dress stud, lozenge shaped mark on clasp monogram GS with number 9 either side, length 38.0cm (3)
FOOTNOTES
Noted in Gladys's inventory as belonging to Fanny. In Diana Holman Hunt's memoirs Edith is recorded as saying "I often wore this diamond and turquoise necklace at receptions: dear Holman simply showered me with gifts."
Bonham's