Sadly for us Lady Kilmorey appears to have been one of those ladies who did not provide the media with photos of herself in grand jewels. As she lived before photographers were allowed to take snaps inside society evening events, there are only photos of her in day dress in the media.
The National Portrait Gallery, UK has only 2 images of Lady Kilmorey, both the same. As the photo, which appears to be from the Devonshire House Ball in 1897, does not show any noteworthy jewels, I didn't post it. Perhaps I should have, as it does show her collet diamond necklace more clearly.
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Edit: have you checked the collection of the National Portrait Gallery to see if they have other photographs of Lady Kilmorey? I am sorry I don’t have more time to do it myself.
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