Platinum, Gold and Diamond Bracelet, French, Circa 1905

Set in the center with an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.80 carats, completed by a bracelet set with old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, accented by small old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats, length 7 inches, numbered 4944, French assay marks.

The center diamond E to F color, VS clarity. The additional diamonds are approximately G-I color and VS-SI clarity. An eagle head may be found on the tongue and a rhinoceros head may be found on the female end of hte clasp. While generally regarded as gold marks, it should be noted that the dog head mark for platinum was not introduced until 1912. See 'World Hallmarks, Vol. I, Europe 19th to 21st centuries', Whetstone et al, page 106. In good condition. Fitted with a broken safety chain.
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