Hattie Carnegie Emerald & Ruby Necklace & Earrings Set

on Hold

NWS 10-1255

~ Wow! This is such an incredible set!! Five large, faux emerald cabochons command center stage! These 5 oval stones are the finest crystals available, and they shimmer as they rise above their prong settings by 3/8" high!

~ Surrounding the base of each of these emerald cabochon is a chorus line of faceted, faux diamonds, all of which have been prong set by hand, and these clear crystals follow the outer edge of each of the emeralds.  

~ Tucked below this row of clear rhinestones is yet another row of crystals! There are 10 faux ruby cabochons that form an outer frame around each of the emeralds & diamonds, and each of these oval-shaped rubies has also been lovingly placed into prong settings, by hand! Imagine the work involved!

~ The necklace has a jewel studded chain, with faceted, faux diamonds, rubies, and marquis-cut emeralds, and it ends with a hook clasp for comfortable length adjustment. It can be worn as short as 13.75" long, and can be lengthened to 17.25"

~ Each emerald cab, including all surrounding crystals, measures over 1 1/8" wide and 1" high; and, if you were to place the necklace on a table, these stones rise above the surface by almost .75"! This is a substantial necklace of the highest quality. It is sexy and sophisticated, and hails from a time when women truly understood glamour and weren't afraid to show it.

~ The earrings are made of the same materials and mimic the same design. They are clips,  and measure 1 1/8" high

~ Signed "Carnegie" on the reverse of each earring.

c. 1948, in excellent vintage condition, 2 tiny clear stones are replacements

Price = $525.00on Hold

 nex 2, a-c

Who was Carnegie?