14 karat yellow gold (tested)
USA, circa 1965
Stamped: '14K'
11 oval turquoise cabochons ranging 8.1 x 10.3 mm - 12 x 15.5 mm
Approximately 151 amethyst beads averaging 5.3 mm in diameter
Length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Total weight: 32.5 dwt, 50.5 g
Good condition

Evoking the exotic, this fourteen karat yellow gold bracelet is composed of amethysts and turquoise of rich, sumptuous colors which were very popular in the middle of twentieth century. Approximately 151 amethyst beads have been strung in five strands which are held by end caps of three oval turquoise cabochons, measuring approximately 8.1 x 10.3 mm each, surrounded by corded detail around the mountings. Showing an even blue color with a matrix, the bracelet is finished with a tension set tongue in groove clasp in a larger form of the endcaps with turquoise measuring approximately 12 x 15.5 mm each. In good condition with minor signs of wear.