Re: Duchess of Cornwall. Necklace and clasp Archived Message
Posted by Beth1 on October 17, 2014, 5:55 am, in reply to "Re: Duchess of Cornwall. Necklace and clasp"
Thank you for that insight into jewellery clasps, Lucas. I had envisaged a horizontal, flat piece of metal sliding into an aperture built into the back of the brooch. I know that there are many ways in which claps can be done, so I am very interested in your description. Technical details are fascinating. One of the most interesting aspects of The Queen's Diamonds, by Roberts, is being able to see the reverse side of various jewels, which gives us insights into the mechanical construction of jewels in QEII's collection. May I say that your friend is very lucky. --Previous Message-- : It seems to me that behind the brooch a tiny : slot was made. On the picture we see the : gold bar, that holds the pearls in place. : Possibly it has two small hooks on either : end that fit into the slot. I had several : brooches converted that way in Lisbon, to : give my girlfriend at the time more options : with her pearls. : : --Previous Message-- : Baxter, I wonder if the gold fitting we can : see in the photo you posted is perhaps part : of the lock setting. I have looked at other : photos, but I cannot see any gold on the : opposite side. : : Does anyone have a photo showing the rear of : the necklace? That might give us some clues : as to whether the necklace has a clasp at : the back or if the pink topaz element : incorporates the clasp mechanism. : : --Previous Message-- : Arthur, thanks for the catalogue pics. I : had : only seen the small photos from the auction : house's website. : : Unfortunately, the frame does not include : "discreet metallic hoops at the : back." When viewed slightly from the : side as seen below the gold bars attached to : the pearls are visible. : : : : The photo below was taken by Paul Burns, : official photographer to the Prince of : Wales, but I don't have a date. I wonder if : the date of the pic was prior to Peter and : Autumn Phillips's wedding in 2008 which is : the first time we saw the jewels. : : : : : : : :
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Message Thread:
- Duchess of Cornwall. Necklace, pendant and earrings - Beth1 October 16, 2014, 3:37 am
- Re: Duchess of Cornwall. Necklace, pendant and earrings - Maridje October 16, 2014, 4:53 am
- Re: Duchess of Cornwall. Necklace, pendant and earrings - Arthur October 16, 2014, 8:42 am
- necklace? - joye October 16, 2014, 9:17 pm
- franck - joye October 17, 2014, 2:56 am
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