Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

This bracelet will capture the eye of people from across the room, and the closer you get to it to admire the incredible detail and beauty it will capture the hearts of all who see it thanks not just because of the sapphires and diamonds, but also the fine attention to detail in every single panel. Exquisitely made during the Art Deco period of the 1930's, this piece exemplifies the beauty of platinum by not only being pure white in colour, but being able to have such fine pierce work detail throughout that only platinum can achieve. While white gold is wonderful, gold simply can not be drawn into such a fine wire and still have the strength needed to hold it all together. Regardless of the sapphires and diamonds, the design is breathtaking and is the epitome of Art Deco jewellery. Measuring 18.8cm in length, the panels allow it to wrap so beautifully around the wrist and in total the diamonds come together to total 4.55 carats and the sapphires 7.20 carats. Each panel measures 8.2mm wide, and even the side of the bracelet has been beautifully hand engraved highlighting just how much thought and attention went into hand making this bracelet all those years ago. From near or far this bracelet is truly magnificent and a real testament to the quality produced during  the wonderful Art Deco era.   Stock# ES9358 Circa: 1930 $Sold

The discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb by Howard Carter in Egypt in 1922 came at a perfect time as the "new" Art Deco period was blossoming, and the discoveries made in Egypt influenced the styles and designs of the time, resulting in what is referred to as "Egyptian revival jewellery". And this styling can be seen here in this very elegant Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet made in the 1930's. Entirely made in platinum, the advantage of platinum over white gold is that as it is the purest of all the metals used in jewellery, it remains a pure white colour as well as having the other distinct advantage of being able to drawn into a fine wire all the while retaining its strength. In the centre is a 0.40 carat European cut diamond and then surrounding this diamond as well as continuing down the band, there are forty six single cut diamonds that total 0.82 carats as well as twenty eight more European cut diamonds that total 2.24 carats. All of these diamonds come together total a dazzling 3.46 carats which certainly captures the light and the eyes. And then there is the very clever use of the sapphires that highlight the design so much more and truly elevates it to another level. In total there are twenty two sapphires that total 0.68 carats. These sapphires add the perfect colour to the pure white of the platinum as well as the sparkle from the diamonds, and the amount of time and care that would have gone into making this all those years ago would have been immense. Measuring 18.7cm in length at the centre it measures 8.7mm wide and tapers down to 3.7mm at the end where there is a very ingenious and secure catch. This bracelet is absolutely stunning and the epitome of fine quality Art Deco jewellery.   Stock# ES8831 Circa: 1930 $Sold.

Here is a truly spectacular Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet dating from the 1920's that was not only so exquisitely hand made in 18ct white gold and platinum, but also set with the most beautiful natural sapphires and highlighted with diamonds. So many pieces of jewellery from Art Deco era of the 1920's to the 1940's show the quality of craftsmanship and this bracelet is certainly no exception. Set with nine oval facetted Ceylonese sapphires, the colour from these sapphires is just magnificent and all show the most perfect blue colour combined with fantastic transparency and really stand out against the pure white of the platinum. The sapphires total 6.68 carats and in each section there are six rose cut diamonds to highlight each sapphire. These diamonds total 1.08 carats, and both the sapphires and diamonds have the most beautiful millgrain finish which was typical of jewellery of the Art Deco era. This can be seen as the fine crimping along the edge of the setting which adds so much more character and shows the attention to detail that went into hand making this divine bracelet all those years ago. And then there is the elegant hand engraving of the scroll work on the sides to add to the charm and character of this bracelet. This sapphire and diamond section measures 8.6mm wide and will always be admired every time that it is worn. Then the rest of the bracelet is made up of the most tactile mesh link in 18ct gold that feels so sleek around the wrist and measures 18cm in length with even the clasp being beautifully made. From end to end there is no doubt that this is one of the finest and most elegant examples of Art Deco jewellery around and one that will always be admired and loved.   Stock# ES7020 Circa: 1920 $Sold