One of the gifts that Lord Rosebery gave his new wife for their marriage in March 1878 was a necklace composed of 5 strands of pearls with a large diamond clasp.

Unfortunately, there were no photos or sketches of any of the wedding gifts, nor have I seen images of Hannah de Rothschild wearing the pearls, although there are many press reports of her doing so.

After Hannah's death, the pearls were next worn by Dorothy Grosvenor wife of Hannah's son who at the time of the wedding in 1909 was styled Lord Dalmeny.

They were said by the press to have been a gift from Lord Rosebery and were worn by the bride on her wedding day.



The bride April 1909.



Lady Dalmeny in 1909



1909 showing the large diamond clasp.



I am not sure what happened to these pearls. Does anyone know?