Highly unusual emerald and diamond navette shaped pendant c.1780.
The rock crystal locket contains a faux floral bouquet tied with a rose diamond bow.
The flowers are made from the finest strands of dyed silk and the leaves from miniscule iridescent hummingbird feathers .
The navette is surmounted by a rose diamond bow.
Probably Iberian in origin.
A rare survivor.
2 1/4 inch length.