The information about Queen Alexandra's Cartier necklaces originated (I am fairly confident) in Hans Nadelhoffer's seminal work history on Cartier. Later, Christophe Vachaudez published information in the Royals, which our fellow poster, Franck, highlighted on RJWMB http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/archive/1446253218.html The necklace in question is the first on Franck's list.
As far as I know we have never seen a definitely identified image of this necklace, although it may be the necklace HM wore below a diamond choker as seen in this painting.
On the other hand I cannot see the square emerald "talismans" gems.
It is possible that Queen Alexandra wore the necklace to various courts in 1902, but there is no mention of any pearls!
June 1902
A similar necklace was described in the press as being worn by Queen Alexandra to the second court in March 1903. As in this description pearls are mentioned, this may be the Cartier 1901 necklace.
I am hoping that a 3 vols tome on Cartier, which is to be published this year, may provide more information -- and hopefully a photo of the jewel.
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