A RARE TURQUOISE, LAPIS LAZULI AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY FRED PARIS, CIRCA 1960 The highly articulated bracelet, of floral design, composed of textured gold leaves throughout, highlighted with turquoise and lapis lazuli beads, to brilliant-cut diamond accents, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Fred Paris, with maker's mark 'PB' for Pierre Brun, French assay marks, length 19.5cm Pierre Brun workshop, successor to Henri Lambin, worked for Cartier, Fred Paris amongst others.

Turquoise beads: approx. 5 turquoise beads with some light discoloration due to age Lapis lazuli beads: minor scratches visible under 10x magnification due to normal wear - overall well matched in colour Diamonds: approx. 1.00ct total - bright and lively Maker's mark for Pierre Brun located on the tongue of clasp with French assay marks Also marked 18K France on tongue of clasp Signature Fred Paris located on the clasp On the reverse: fine articulation/manufacture - normal signs of wear, overall in good condition Total gross weight approx. 140g