The necklace was given to Princess Helene of Orleans for her wedding on 25 June 1895 by her godfather, the Duc d'Aumale.
Princess Helene (Elena, Duchess of Aosta) wearing the necklace.
Apologies to Maridje I cannot seem to copy the information sheet you sent me from the Christie's site, so instead I am giving the link to the site.
The information on the Christie's site from the auction on 10 November 2015. Please expand the Lot Essay section to read the history of this necklace.
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/an-historic-early-19th-century-emerald-and-5945861-details.aspx
Another Christie's site
https://www.christies.com/features/Highlight-of-2015-jewel-6929-1.aspx
It was the Marchioness who lent the necklace to Clementine Churchill.
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