DIAMOND BRACELET, 1930s, INSCRIBED LACLOCHE

Designed as a series of open work plaques of geometric design, set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 180mm, inscribed Lacloche Frères, maker's marks and numbered, case.

Stamped with maker's mark for Lacloche to tongue of clasp. Signed Lacloche Fes and numbered 1354 to underside of clasp. Estimated total diamond weight of single-, circular-cut and baguette stones approximately 16.0 - 18.0 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS-I. The three principal stones spread at approximately 0.75 carats each, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity SI on average. Well articulated. Light scratches and indentations to mounting consistent with age and wear. In very good condition.
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