I doubt if the 1937 photo of the Duchess of Marlborough shows her wearing part of the amethyst sautoir. The auction notes show that the amethysts formed part of the estate of Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough, so presumably it was a privately owned item which she kept with her after the death of the 9th Duke in early 1934. If the press report I found is accurate, then the Duchess was wearing emeralds.
ALEXANDRA CADOGAN 10TH Dchss of MALBOROUGH - 1937 Perhaps she wear a part of amethyst sautoir / belt. like Marjorie Merriweather 1929. "Epaulette". Cartier
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