Baroque Pearl and Gem-Set Necklace and Earrings by Margot McKinney

Margot Mckinney, Baroque pearl and gem-set necklace and earring…
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Margot Mckinney, Baroque pearl and gem-set necklace and earring suite, the necklace composed of 19 Baroque pearls measuring approximately 16.00 - 18.00 mm, accented with three gem-set barrel shaped enhancers, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, Tsavorite garnets and various coloured sapphires, together with a pair of Baroque pearl earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds and gem-set, estimated total diamond weight 0.90carats, signed M for Margot McKinney, mounted in 18ct gold, accompanied by two additional Baroque pearls, length necklace 43.5 cm, earrings 3.5 cm. Accompanied by maker's fitted case and box. Margot McKinney is the fourth generation of McKinney Jewellers., the Mckinney family business was established in 1884. Margot's jewels are inspired by the vibrant, exotic textures and colours of the natural world., They are a joyous expression of the beauty she sees around her and are retailed internationally by Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. Margot McKinney's illustrious career is currently on exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane 'World of Wonder'.

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  • Tsavorite - Tsavorite is a green coloured garnet, first discovered by a British geologist, Dr Campbell R. Bridges in 1961 in Zimbabwe while working for the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

    Unable to obtain a mining permit, he began prospecting in Tanzania and in 1967 made a second discovery of Tsavorite in northern Tanzania in 1967. Dr Bridges commenced mining the deposit, but the mine was nationalised by the government, so Dr Bridges moved to Kenya, where he made a third discovery of the mineral at the end of 1970.

    Tiffany & Co. began promoting the then unnamed mineral in 1973 in association with Dr. Campbell, and it was agreed it should be named Tsavorite, after the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, near to where it was mined.

    Dr Bridges died aged 71 in 2009 on his property in Tsavo National Park, Kenya, when he and his son were attacked by a mob in a dispute over mining rights.

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