Sapphire, yellow sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1940

Composed of an articulated band, set with a line of mixed-cut sapphires, flanked by rows of cushion-shaped yellow sapphires, accented with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, connected by tubogas linking, signed Cartier, length approximately 180mm.

Clasp fitting signed Cartier. The mixed-cut sapphires measuring from approximately 6.60 x 9.50 x 5.60mm to 10.00 x 8.10 x 6.60mm, calculated to weigh from approximately 3.00 to 4.70 carats, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 30.00 - 36.00 carats, as gauged in the mounting; sapphires blue of medium to medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, a few surface reaching, and typical colour zoning, a few minor nicks and abrasions. Yellow sapphires estimated to weigh a total of approximately 22.00 carats, as gauged in mounting; well matched in colour with typical inclusions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.00 carats, bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the mounting consistent with age, some minor tarnish consistent with age, tubogas linking in good condition. Gross weight approximately 62 grams.
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