Lot 1677
  • 1677

GEM SET AND DIAMOND BRACELET, 'BAZU', BOUCHERON

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Boucheron
The articulated panel decorated with carved ruby, sapphire and emerald fruits and leaves, engraved with scroll motifs, to the brilliant-, old European- and single-cut diamond terminals linked by double ropetwist chains, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, length approximately 195mm, signed Boucheron Paris, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Literature

Cf.: Gilles Néret, Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler, New York, 1988, pg. 151 for an illustration of a similar bracelet by Boucheron.

Condition

Signed Boucheron Paris, numbered 5.036, French assay marks for 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, and French maker's mark. Diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats in total are on average F - G colour, VS clarity. Sapphires are medium dark blue of strong saturation. Rubies are medium to dark purplish red of medium to strong saturation. Emeralds are medium yellowish green to green of medium strong saturation. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds have typical natural inclusions with minor surface abrasions under 10x magnification, not noticeable when worn. Minor signs of wear to metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Bazu Boldness Traditionally worn as a form of marital jewellery, the Bazu band usually comprises of a larger central element – a group of stones, attached to plaited cords around the back of the arm. Of important and sentimental significance, the Bazu band serves as one of the sixteen bridal adornments during Solah Shringar, a Hindi bridal ceremony. According to this Indian tradition, the bride-to-be is elevated through the various adornments to embody the Goddess of Prosperity and beauty.

In this 1940’s creation by French jewellery house, Boucheron, the concept of the Bazu band is designed as articulated panels of colourful carved rubies, sapphires and emeralds, with each gold section intricately carved to replicate the blossoming fruit and foliage of the East. Conventionally secured by string to fit the shape of the arm, Lot 1677 fastens together with gold links designed to imitate rope, creating a chic Bazu bracelet for the contemporary woman. Inspired by the exoticism and vibrant imagery of Orient, Lot 1677 is the embodiment of fine, detailed French craftsmanship, modernized into a wearable jewel.