The 1811 diadem was altered in 1847, 1856 & 1864. In 1878 Alexander Köchert was commissioned to create a new one using the leaves, the diamonds & emeralds. It contained 15 emeralds, 63 carats; 1478 diamonds, 272 carats and 2456 diamond rosettes. 10 Years later, in 1888, Heinrich Köchert was asked to add more emeralds. The parure was sold in 1918, current whereabouts unknown.
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Regards,
Dave.
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