I like the way you have structured the list, because we all know that Mrs Greville had some jewels broken up to create new items. For example whether all her wedding gifts have survived intact is debatable, but she may have had a sentimental streak.
One of the things no one seems to discuss are her mother's jewels. She was reported to have superb diamonds. Were they kept in tact for sentimental reason?
An inventory (with valuations) was made by Christie's after Mrs Greville's death which, according to Hugh Roberts, is now in the Royal Archives. Another list would have been submitted for probate, but unfortunately those documents were destroyed years ago. (That is standard practice in some government departments and has nothing to do with privacy for the Royal Family)
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