16th Nov, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
194
An Art Deco emerald and diamond line bracelet, the principal octagonal step-cut emerald in millegrain collet setting, to a graduated and articulated bracelet of similarly set old-cut diamonds and smaller step-cut emeralds, each setting with engraved gallery, to a larger cushion-shaped old-cut diamond set clasp, two colour precious metal mounted, in fitted gilt tooled leather case, principal emerald dimensions approximately 6.7mm length x 6.5mm width x 3.5mm depth, principal diamond weight approximately 1ct, remaining total diamond weight approximately 2.90ct, bracelet length 16.1cm
Accompanied by a report issued by Gemmological Certification Services, stating that the principal emerald is of Colombian origin, with insignificant indications of clarity enhancement, report no. 5783-191, dated 1 November 2022
Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
An Art Deco emerald and diamond line bracelet, the principal octagonal step-cut emerald in millegrain collet setting, to a graduated and articulated bracelet of similarly set old-cut diamonds and smaller step-cut emeralds, each setting with engraved gallery, to a larger cushion-shaped old-cut diamond set clasp, two colour precious metal mounted, in fitted gilt tooled leather case, principal emerald dimensions approximately 6.7mm length x 6.5mm width x 3.5mm depth, principal diamond weight approximately 1ct, remaining total diamond weight approximately 2.90ct, bracelet length 16.1cm
Accompanied by a report issued by Gemmological Certification Services, stating that the principal emerald is of Colombian origin, with insignificant indications of clarity enhancement, report no. 5783-191, dated 1 November 2022
The principal emerald has a vibrant light to mid green hue and contains multiple fracture/fissure inclusions, some of which are surface-reaching, but retains good transparency. The emerald has surface wear, small chips and nicks. The smaller emeralds are slightly paler in hue and more heavily included with fractures, fissures, minerals etc, some of which are surface-reaching. These emeralds have a similar degree of surface wear. The principal diamond is bright and lively but contains a surface-reaching fracture inclusion and has a yellowish tint, with estimated K to L colour and P1 clarity, assessed mounted. Principal diamond dimensions approx. 6.3mm length x 5.7mm width x 3.4mm depth. The remaining diamonds are mostly well matched, bright and lively, with variable facet symmetry, some stones with small chips or surface-reaching fractures, estimated I to L colour and VS1 to P1 clarity, assessed mounted. These diamonds graduate from approximately 0.25ct to 0.05ct in size.
The bracelet mount have general surface wear, scuffs and chips/nicks throughout, commensurate for age and use. Some of the settings have patchy dark discolouration and slight thinning to the edges. The bracelet graduates from 7.3mm to 3mm in width. Metal standard is untested and the bracelet appears to be unmarked. The clasp and safety catch are currently functioning. Gross weight approx. 13gm.
The fitted case is in worn condition.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022
