Certified jewelry lovers must have heard about a piece of ancient jewelry known as the Spanish inquisition necklace. It has been made with an antiquer silver metal, composed of diamond and Emerald gems. After 12 years, it was proudly displayed in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals, Washington DC. The most noteworthy feature of this captivating piece of history is its oldest cut gems. The mystifying story of this lavish accessory remains to be dubious up to this very day.
The first documented owner was no other than but Tukoji Rao III, the Maharaja of Indore. Over the years, the Spanish inquisition necklace was bequeathed to his sonYashvantrao II. But, in 1947 the latter sold to Harry Winston, a famous American jeweler. From then on. the enchanting name of this fine and exquisite trinket was conceived by Winston. it as one of his precious collections, the Court of Jewels. Moreover, it was loaned to Katherine Hepburn to be worn in the American Academy Awards during her prime. Finally, Winston sold it to Mrs. Cora Hubbard Williams. She was the last owner of this gyrating jewelry in global history.
What are its ravishing features? A luxurious Spanish Inquisition necklace highlights itself with 13 real Emeralds and 174 diamonds. According to documented historical accounts, its diamonds were from India. As far as its Emeralds are concerned, these were from Columbia. Both splendid gems were from India. Did you know that the largest gems weigh an approximate weight of 45 carats? The gems were carefully strung on silver strands, wherein holes are meticulously drilled into the stones without using any modern tool. The half of its upper section is comprised of a single silver strand with many smaller-sized diamonds to exude its charismatic resplendence.
Despite of its unraveling origin, the Spanish Inquisition necklace had strongly validated that history catapults its own idea of fame and nobility.
