Necklace Europe (West). Ca. 1660 (bow) 1800-1900 (chain and pendant). Enamelled gold set with table-cut diamonds, hung with a pearl and a large polished sapphire.
Necklace based on the bow motif. Small bows in alternating turquoise/black and white/turquoise enamel are linked together to form the chain; at the front is a large diamond-set bow with flowers and sapphire and pearl drop. The bow made in Western Europe, about 1660, the chain and pendant probably made 1800-1900. | V&A