/internal/media/dispatcher/1167612/resize%25253Aformat%25253Dthumbnail;jsessionid=4DC6BC81A8B01C9423A3334E1F33854CNecklace with a cameo of Elizabeth Iabout 1890Charlotte Newman, known as Mrs. NewmanGeorges BissingerHeight x width x depth x length: 3.8 x 3.1 x 1 x 36.5 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 x 14 3/8 in.)Gold, silver, diamond, emerald, pearl, agate, glassMuseum purchase with funds donated by Susan B. Kaplan2011.71The pendant brooch hangs on a choker-length chain composed of bezel-set pearls, graduated in size, which alternate with silver-on-gold closed-prong settings of old mine-cut diamonds. These elements are connected by gold links. The necklace terminates in a gold rectangular box clasp; two rows of five tiny rose-cut diamonds are set on the top surface. The bail which attaches the pendant to the chain consists of three silver-on-gold prong-set rose-cut diamonds arranged vertically. The top diamond is larger than the two below. On the reverse is a hook which permits the pendant to detach from the chain allowing it to be worn on a longer chain.
The pendant consists of a centrally set oval agate, carved by George Bissinger with a profile image of Elizabeth I. The mount of the cameo, designed by Mrs. Philip (Charlotte) Newman, is composed of a laurel wreath border of leaf-carved emeralds each separated by rows of rose-cut diamonds, except at the top and bottom where the emeralds are divided by double rows.Jewelry / Adornment3.80000000000.00000000001.000000000054954501