Sophisticated Art Deco Platinum Bracelet: Diamonds, Emeralds, and Onyx

This vintage French Art Deco bracelet epitomizes elegance and exclusivity, dating back to around 1923. Crafted from platinum, it showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The bracelet boasts a stunning array of 83 diamonds, totaling approximately 6.93 carats, enhancing its splendor. Adding to its charm are 36 carre and baguette cut onyx stones, along with 13 emeralds, contributing to its allure.

Notably, the bracelet bears a romantic engraving, "Henri a Loulou" on one side and "23 ferv. 1898-1923" on the other, infusing a personal touch into its glamour. It represents a fusion of history, craftsmanship, and artistry, making it a truly splendid and timeless treasure, encapsulating the opulence of the Art Deco era.

Antique jewelry object group
bracelet

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Imported into France (check hallmark explanation below)

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1923
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Besides two extra safety features there are also four links at the back of the bracelet have a hidden spring system that allows the bracelet to expand its size automatically if needed.

Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 1.25ct colour and clarity J/K, vvs/vs
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 1.25ct colour and clarity J/K, vs/si
57 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 3.83ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/i
24 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/i

Total diamond count
83 pcs - approx. 6.93 crt

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
36 carre and baguette cut onyx stones
One emerald with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
Twelve emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0.70ct

Total emerald count
13 pcs. - approx. 1.70 crt

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, emerald for May and onyx for July.
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Engraving
on one side of bracelet: "Henri a Loulou" and on the other side "23 ferv. 1898-1923"

Hallmarks
French hallmark on the clip: a mask representing the head of a bearded man. This hallmark, created on 5th December 1912, guaranteeing the platinum to be 950/1000, was used for the branding of platinum jewel-crafting, jewellery and goldsmith works imported into France from Germany, China, the US or Russia.
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Dimensions
length 19,00 cm (7,48 inch), widest part of bracelet 2,13 cm (0,84 inch)
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Weight
25,10 gram (16,14 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
20358-0165

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