It'd very interesting to note the emeralds are probably not drilled as they seem to be secured by gold wire or are drilled but were double secured.
You've also reminded me it was acquired by a syndicate. I'd say the syndicate possible disagreed with what to with the crown so that's why it stayed "disappeared" for so long.
While looking for information on the jewels of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, I stumbled on this item.
The Times 14 September 1995.
Today this culturally significant item
is owned by the MET. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/21698
And
https://www.metmuseum.org/press/news/2015/crown-of-the-andes
It is worthwhile reading the MET's literature for the history and significance of this jewel.
This item from the Independent 18 June 1995 helped to clarify for me the chain of ownership of this jewel.
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/crowning-glory-of-the-andes-1587131.html
There are numerous items on the net about this jewel.
For an interesting overview of the history of the crown after it was sold in 1936, and some stunning views of it, as well as some indications from which the curators judged it timeline see this video by the MET.
For me the most interesting video was this one on how the crown has been stabilised and conserved.
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