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Saxon royal family 17th century rosary for sale at Christies in December Posted by Janet on November 13, 2021, 2:59 am Formerly in the Green vault in Dresden - obviously not part of the gems stolen a few years back - but would be a wonderful addition to their collection in light of the terrible theft and lost items. https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6349106?ldp_breadcrumb=back&intObjectID=6349106&from=salessummary&lid=1

Re: Saxon royal family 17th century rosary for sale at Christies in December Posted by Beth on November 13, 2021, 7:23 pm, in reply to "Saxon royal family 17th century rosary for sale at Christies in December" Thank you Janet! As ever you find some of the most interesting jewels! I wonder how and why this amazing set of emeralds left the Dresden Vault? Does anyone know? I was a trifle surprised to see a set of Rosary beads made of emeralds. I cannot think of a less suitable gemstone for such a purpose, as I would consider emeralds too soft a gemstone for beads to be clanking against each other. I wonder if this Rosary was intended only to be used, with care, on very grand ceremonial occasions? Does anyone know?

I am intrigued also Posted by Janet on November 16, 2021, 4:53 am, in reply to "Re: Saxon royal family 17th century rosary for sale at Christies in December" how this piece left the Dresden vault. Previous Message Thank you Janet! As ever you find some of the most interesting jewels! I wonder how and why this amazing set of emeralds left the Dresden Vault? Does anyone know? I was a trifle surprised to see a set of Rosary beads made of emeralds. I cannot think of a less suitable gemstone for such a purpose, as I would consider emeralds too soft a gemstone for beads to be clanking against each other. I wonder if this Rosary was intended only to be used, with care, on very grand ceremonial occasions? Does anyone know?

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