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Book Your Virtual ConsultationEarly 20th Century French Import Platinum, Natural Pearl & Diamond Bracelet
№ 791W
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Sometimes we gasp when a stunning piece of jewellery comes our way. This delicate and utterly beautiful bracelet was most likely made in Belgium and imported in to France circa 1910. It is mostly platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... with an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) yellow gold tongue on the clasp. It is composed of five oval motifs set with a mixture of rose diamonds and old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamonds in a wheel design. In between are oval sections set with tiny rose diamonds and small naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. pearls.
A gorgeous bracelet to wear at gorgeous occasions!
The finest quality and such delicate workmanship.
Guaranteed Christmas DeliveryTuesday 17th December
Date & Origin
Edwardian (1901-1914)
French import
French import
Provenance
French import
Hallmarks
Eagle's head(French mark for 18ct gold) Hibou/ Owl (French import mark for 18ct gold) Mascaron/ bearded man's head (French import mark for platinum)
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
- Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
- Check delicate settings regularly
- Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
7 months ago
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