Emerald and diamond bracelet, 1930s

The articulated slightly tapering band set with rectangular and square emeralds, highlighted with baguette, brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, length approximately 174mm, French assay and maker's marks.

Mounted in platinum, stamped with French assay marks (rabbit and Mercury heads on clasp and rabbit and young girl heads on mount), maker's marks (an apple between H and B). Emeralds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 40.00 carats, well matched in colour, with typical crystal inclusions visible to the naked eye and under magnification, some reaching the surface, some nicks and chips, not distracting, few abrasions and scratches. The brilliant-cut, baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 14.00 carats, mostly bright and clean. Metal with usual signs of wear consistent to use. Well articulated and flexible, safety chain. In good condition.
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