Late 18th century 14ct yellow gold emerald & diamond articulated drop, silver structure with gold ribbon work and three decorative pieces, cut down claw, set with rose cut diamond to centre, eight other rose cut, & six emeralds. Repairs and converted to clip, diamonds approx. 0.05ct (total) emeralds approx.1.00ct (total), length 6.5 cm, width 17.92g (total). Provenance: Count Louis de Castelvecchio (1826-1869), Son of King Louis Bonaparte of Holland (Napoleon's brother); thence by direct descent to current owner. Private Collection, ACT (Canberra).