How the pearl drop is suspended from the necklace ?
A bell-cap made of ruby is mounted on the narrow end of the pear-shaped pearl. The ruby cap carries a yellow-gold loop or ring at the top, by which the pearl is suspended from the hook of the diamond bow surmount above. The diamond bow surmount is bow-shaped and appears to be made up of silver or platinum. The lowest central portion of the bow is occupied by a circular mount, inside which is mounted an old-European cut diamond with a circular girdle. A hook from below this circular mount accommodates the ring on top of the ruby cap. 22 smaller old-cut diamonds are mounted on the bow surmount, 11 diamonds on either side of the circular mount. Provision has been made at either end of the bow surmount in the form of a loop or ring for the attachment of the necklace. This unique arrangement for suspending the pear-shaped pearl pendant has converted the bow surmount into the lower part of the necklace. The composition of the necklace The two arms of the necklace attached to either end of th
