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The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Dave on September 23, 2018, 9:00 am Anyone know the provenance of this emerald drop? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/596727019349674299/ Regards, Dave.

Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Beth on September 24, 2018, 6:05 am, in reply to "The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands" Such an interesting topic you have chosen Dave. I was hoping that some of our posters who know more about the Dutch jewels would see your post. I know there is information available, but I won't have time to do any searching until late tomorrow or Wednesday. In the mean time, the answer may be on the Dutch Royal Jewels site on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/dutchroyaljewels/?hl=en I have just looked at the site quickly and found this entry https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHJytdABjC/?hl=en&taken-by=dutchroyaljewels

Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Dave on September 24, 2018, 8:38 am, in reply to "Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands" Thanks Beth for the information. I wonder what if the emeralds will be worn to the up coming state visit to the UK. Dave. Previous Message Such an interesting topic you have chosen Dave. I was hoping that some of our posters who know more about the Dutch jewels would see your post. I know there is information available, but I won't have time to do any searching until late tomorrow or Wednesday. In the mean time, the answer may be on the Dutch Royal Jewels site on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/dutchroyaljewels/?hl=en I have just looked at the site quickly and found this entry https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHJytdABjC/?hl=en&taken-by=dutchroyaljewels

Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Maridje on September 25, 2018, 5:44 am, in reply to "Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands" This large cabochon emerald, the size of a dove's egg, was probably brought to Holland by Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia in the late 18th century. Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia gave al her emeralds to her daughter Louise when she married. After her early death the emeralds were returned to Princess Wilhelmina and later inherited by King Willem I. Large drop emeralds of similar size were also worn by Grand Duchess Anna Paulowna at the beginning of the 19th century. Queen Wilhelmina, who was given the large emerald by her mother Queen Dowager Emma after the birth of Princess Juliana, was quite fond of this piece and wore it very often as a brooch or as a pendant on a necklace. Queen Juliana frequently wore the large cabochon emerald with some of the pieces of the Emerald Parure. Maridje

Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Beth on September 25, 2018, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands" Thank you Maridje. It is a magnificent gemstone.

Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands Posted by Thomas on September 26, 2018, 3:54 am, in reply to "Re: The large pear emerald drop of the Netherlands" Many thanks Maridje, it is really a beautiful piece. I had no idea it has such a long history. Previous Message This large cabochon emerald, the size of a dove's egg, was probably brought to Holland by Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia in the late 18th century. Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia gave al her emeralds to her daughter Louise when she married. After her early death the emeralds were returned to Princess Wilhelmina and later inherited by King Willem I. Large drop emeralds of similar size were also worn by Grand Duchess Anna Paulowna at the beginning of the 19th century. Queen Wilhelmina, who was given the large emerald by her mother Queen Dowager Emma after the birth of Princess Juliana, was quite fond of this piece and wore it very often as a brooch or as a pendant on a necklace. Queen Juliana frequently wore the large cabochon emerald with some of the pieces of the Emerald Parure.

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