Platinum, Diamond, Emerald, Enamel and Onyx Bracelet, Mauboussin, France, 1925

The flexible openwork strap of lattice design centering a rose set with a round cabochon emerald, the petals set with old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.65 carats, the petals set with buff-top cabochon emeralds and cabochon onyx segments, the bracelet set throughout with old European-cut, round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.55 carats, accented by sugar-loaf cabochon and buff-top cabochon emeralds and onyxes, the ends and clasp applied with black enamel, length 7 inches, workshop mark, French assay mark.

Overall good condition. Well made and the strap is nicely articulated and flexible. The diamonds are predominantly G-H color and VS-SI clarity. The emeralds are a bright slightly bluish medium green, moderately included. A few of the small cabochons on the strap have small chips/cracks and abrasions. The onyx is in good shape, There are two minor chips to black enamel at one end of bracelet near the clasp. The clasp has a safety catch.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mauboussin.

For a pendant of similar design see Mauboussin, by Marguerite de Cerval, p. 89.

The Parisian firm of Mauboussin rose to prominence during the Art Deco period although  the company's records indicate that they were making jewelry as early as 1827. In 1923, Georges Mauboussin, a nephew of one of the founders, assumed control of the company, and opened branches in New York, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. During the 1920s Mauboussin participated in a number of important international exhibitions, among them the prestigious Exposition des Art Decoratifs in Paris in 1925 where they were awarded a Grand Prix for their innovative designs.

Mauboussin's Art Deco jewels are characterized by an interesting mixture of geometric and curved motifs. The design of the present bracelet, with a central flower of curved outline contrasting with the linear, geometric design of the band, is a perfect example of the firm's ability to successfully merge contrasting elements. Mauboussin's love of color is also evident in their jewels from the mid to late 1920s. The company's advertising brochures from that time have stated: "Current fashion gives us a favorable fortune of color. It loves the polychromatic effects of flowers and fruit, and introduces them wherever it can, even in the jewels which adorn feminine grace."