Art Deco Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Diamond Bangle Art Deco Jewelry 1920s Jewelry Vivid Gem Natural Blue Sapphire Untreated Vivid Gem 1930s Heirloom Wedding Bridal Downton Abbey Great Gatsby Bangle Line Bracelet Hand Engraved circa 1920

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Description

The excitement, quality and rarity of this heirloom art deco bracelet is beyond measure. Entirely handmade the sapphire and diamond bangle is so cleverly designed that it stretches seamlessly over the wrist without the need for any clasp. The sides of the bracelet are each immaculately decorated with exquisite hand engraved floriate details. These pretty decorations are further enhanced by hand done milgrain finish. This detail is like an almost microscopic sized granulation which is hand applied around the settings. The alternating links of diamonds and sapphires sparkly and glitter in with the most luxurious color contrast. Each respectively set in platinum then 18K solid yellow gold. The sapphires themselves are genuine unheated Kashmir sapphires in stunning rich blue. Kashmir sapphires are almost the stuff of legend today due to their extreme rarity and quality. Today, so many sapphires are described as Kashmir referring only to the color but are not actually true Kashmir sapphires. But these amazing velvety cornflower blue natural untreated gems are genuine Kashmir sapphires from the legendary mine high in the Himalayas. The mine site is located above 4,000 metres and is very inaccessable. Due to the severe conditions, mining is only possible for a few weeks each year. Discovered in the 1880s, the mine produced some extremely large and fine stones in the first few years even though the annual production of the mine was very small. The site has only been mined intermittently since and has seen long periods when it has remained closed, guarded year 'round by armed police. It is commonly stated that the mines have been closed or mined out since the 1890s, an inaccuracy that appears even in some well known texts. In fact, this is not correct. By far the largest production (in total carats) from the mines occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, much greater than that of the nineteenth century. Mining has been very sporadic since the late 1940s. In a practical sense, this means that true Kashmir sapphires are only really seen in some antique and vintage jewels, with the rare exception when a contemporary piece is made using a sapphire removed from an older jewel. Each gorgeous sapphire is channel set in yellow gold and square step cut. They each measure 2.5mm by 2.5mm on average with seven in each alternating gold segment of this magical bracelet. In total there are 35 of these rare gems. The total carat weight just of Kashmir sapphire is 4.20 carats. In between each opulent Kashmir sapphire section is a section of hand crafted platinum set with hand cut old European cut diamonds which are grain set. Each diamond measures 2.5mm in diameter on average. There are a total of 35 of these exquisite sparkly untreated diamonds each weighing 9 points. These sparkly eye clean white diamonds are SI clarity H/I color. The total diamond weight is 3.15 carats. Each precious Kashmir sapphire and hand cut fine white diamond has been set by hand by a master gem setter and master diamond setter respectively. The bracelet measures 3.1mm wide across the diamond set sections and 2.9mm wide across the astonishing sapphire set sections. It measures 6 5/16" in internal circumference unstretched. Stretched it extends to 7 11/16" approximately to allow it to be taken on and off over the hand. As stated this bracelet has no clasp. The sides of the bracelet have pierced galleries for maximum sparkle....every detail has been carefully planned, executed and finished with a standard of workmanship and skill you just do not see today or for that matter in much jewelry from the Art Deco era. Of course, it is entirely handmade. It is in wonderful condition and is ready to wear. All the fine diamonds and gems are contemporaneous to the bangle with no repairs of any kind. This piece is honestly beyond measure. It is an heirloom jewel with an opulence and elegance that is exciting and gorgeous. We will ship in a presentation box ready for gifting and for safe keeping forever. This special piece has been examined by a professional gemologist, diamond grader and registered jewelry appraiser, an antique jewelry specialist.

Price: $26,800.00

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