important gold diamond and amethyst suite. France. Napoleon III, 1860 c.a.

A sophisticated yellow  gold and silver necklace. The neoclassical design chain of greek key pattern linking eight important Siberian amethysts in diamond and pearl clusters. Every oval amethyst is suspending a drop of identical style with diamond decorations and natural pearls. The clasp itself has the same concept. This Napoleon III jewel is a lavish example of how the opened neckline needed to be fully adorned by wide necklaces. It bears the poincon (mark) of Jacques Guillot, a Parisian Jeweller active since 1850. The set is completed by a pair of earrings. Necklace lenght 40 cm. earrings 4.6 cm