The Lightness of Being

Precious Bracelet with 2.81 ct Old Cut Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910


€ 6,490.00 *
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Precious Bracelet with 2.81 ct Old Cut Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
Precious Bracelet with 2.81 ct Old Cut Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
Description
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Lightness was the ideal of the early 20th century. Instead of solid, wide bangles, people wore fine bracelets made of small links, and the previously popular, massive surfaces of precious metal gave way to airy openwork decorations. Ethereal compositions of white platinum and diamonds adorned their wearers in the evening, while gold set with pearls was worn during the day. The present bracelet illustrates this taste. Its showpiece is made of three elements slightly graduated in size, with openwork details that make them look particularly delicate. Centrally, three large old-cut diamonds are presented in seemingly free-floating millegrain settings. The center stone has a lovely presence at about 0.73 ct, with diamonds of about 0.49 ct each accompanying it on the right and left. In total, approximately 2.81 ct of diamonds have been used. Plain articulated links finish the piece to the sides. As was customary at the time, all surfaces of the bracelet, forged from gold, are plated with platinum on the top, so that it appears purely white when worn. The abstraction and geometry of the design appear timeless, already hinting at the little later Art Deco designs. A wonderful jewel that has stood above all fashions for over a century! With a length of 16.8 cm closed, the bracelet is suitable for rather narrow wrists.
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Precious Bracelet with 2.81 ct Old Cut Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
The Lightness of Being
€ 6,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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