Ellen Jeweled Necklace from The Met Museum
$225
Our regal collar necklace in 12K gold plate is lavishly decorated with rich and colorful glass stones. Ready to dress up any outfit, the necklace features a 2 1/4-inch extender for ease of wear. This statement piece evokes a 1597 portrait of Ellen Maurice by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (Flemish, 1561-1635/36). An heiress who claimed direct descent from the ancient princes of Wales, Maurice is depicted in splendid attire that emulates images of Queen Elizabeth I. Marcus Gheeraerts was the most important member of an artistic Anglo-Flemish family that had a major impact on early modern English painting.
