Enamel, ruby and diamond bangle, David Webb and a ring

Designed as an horse, the body applied with white enamel, the top of the head set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to the cabochon ruby eyes, together with a ring of similar design, bracelet internal circumference 160mm, signed Webb, ring unsigned, size 50.

Cf: Elizabeth Taylor, My Love Affair with Jewelry, 2002, page 164, for a similar horse bracelet.

Bracelet and ring both stamped 750 for gold and pt900 for platinum. Bracelet signed Webb. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh approximately 3.00 carats in total, G-I colour, VS-SI clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to both pieces, scratches and loss to enamel, but not distracting when worn. Scratches to metal consistent with use and minor oxidation to gold. In overall good condition.
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