Lot 10
An emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1900
4 December 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£6,000 - £8,000
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An emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1900
The openwork quatrefoil plaque of scrolling wirework set at the centre with a cushion-shaped emerald within borders of rose-cut diamonds, trefoils of circular-cut emeralds and old brilliant-cut diamonds at the cardinal points, mounted in silver and gold, unsigned, principal emerald approximately 8.50 carats, length 7.0cm, fitted case by Mrs Newman, 10 Savile Row
Footnotes
Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with moderate amount of oil in fissures. Report number 80239-24, dated 28 October 2019.
Charlotte Isabella Newman (1836-1920) is considered the first important female jeweller of the 19th century, known for her technical skills in producing both ancient and 19th century style jewels. She worked alongside John Brogden for many years and their collaboration earned them the médaille d'honneur at the 1878 Paris Exhibition. After his death, in 1884, she started her own business under the name Mrs Newman, employing many of Brogden's craftsmen, and cementing her place in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
