Diamond and lacquer bangle, 1930s

The hinged black lacquered band featuring a circular interlocking motif set with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, inner circumference approximately 171mm, French assay marks, the central motif may be detached and worn as two clips or together on an additional brooch fitting.

Each clip with a French assay mark for platinum, the clip fittings with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Diamonds estimated to weight a total of approximately 5.50 - 6.50 carats, on average G-J colour, VS-SI clarity (a few I), as gauged and graded in the mounting. Black lacquer in good condition with few scratches; a few small areas of loss by the hinge at the reverse of the bangle, below the clips (around holes for clip pins) and on band edges. Bangle opens at the centre up front (the central motif separating) and the motifs are easily removed and either worn as clips or attached to a brooch fitting, which is included with the lot. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 64 grams (68 grams with brooch fitting).
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