Lot 57
  • 57

Diamond bangle, circa 1955

Estimate
36,000 - 55,000 CHF
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Description

  • platinum, diamond, palladium
Designed with three rows of circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, inner circumference approximately 160mm.

Literature

Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 92 for an illustration of this bangle.

Condition

Metal tested as palladium. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 18.00 - 20.00 carats, for the most part H-J colour, few stones with more yellowish tint, VS-SI clarity (few I), as gauged and graded in mounting. Normal signs of wear to the metal, scratches and indentations consistent with wear, solder marks to the sides but not disturbing when worn. In good condition.
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