Description
A RUBY, SYNTHETIC RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1945
Comprising three flat snake chains, gathered by a geometric clasp accented with old European, baguette-cut and triangular-shaped diamonds; estimated center old European-cut diamond 1.75 carats; estimated remaining diamond weight 1.50 carats; fabricated in 14k pink and yellow gold; inner circumference 6 1/2 in., center width 7/8 in.
Footnotes:
By descent from Martha Chapoton, who built 97 Fremont Place, an historic Los Angeles residence
OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal purity unstamped and tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for 14k gold; clasp and safety chain secure; diamonds and synthetic rubies and rubies all show minor to significant chips and abrasion from wear; other superficial wear in the form of minor scratches and areas of oxidation; overall fair to good condition.
ACCENT GEMSTONE: ruby and synthetic ruby
DIAMONDS: old European, baguette-cut and triangular-shaped
Total number: 10
Approximate total weight: center: 1.75 carats, accent: 1.50 carats
Approximate overall color and clarity: G-H, L-M, VS-I
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Approximate gross weight: 45.6 grams
This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Comprising three flat snake chains, gathered by a geometric clasp accented with old European, baguette-cut and triangular-shaped diamonds; estimated center old European-cut diamond 1.75 carats; estimated remaining diamond weight 1.50 carats; fabricated in 14k pink and yellow gold; inner circumference 6 1/2 in., center width 7/8 in.
Footnotes:
By descent from Martha Chapoton, who built 97 Fremont Place, an historic Los Angeles residence
OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal purity unstamped and tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for 14k gold; clasp and safety chain secure; diamonds and synthetic rubies and rubies all show minor to significant chips and abrasion from wear; other superficial wear in the form of minor scratches and areas of oxidation; overall fair to good condition.
ACCENT GEMSTONE: ruby and synthetic ruby
DIAMONDS: old European, baguette-cut and triangular-shaped
Total number: 10
Approximate total weight: center: 1.75 carats, accent: 1.50 carats
Approximate overall color and clarity: G-H, L-M, VS-I
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Approximate gross weight: 45.6 grams
This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A RUBY, SYNTHETIC RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1945
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