Lot 134
  • 134

Aquamarine and diamond bracelet and ear clips, Seaman Schepps

Estimate
4,500 - 7,500 GBP
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Description

  • Seaman Schepps
  • aquamarine , cultured pearl, diamond, gold
The bracelet designed as a series of polished aquamarines highlighted at intervals with lines of cultured pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 180mm; and a pair of ear clips similarly set; each signed Seaman Schepps.

Literature

Cf: Amanda Vaill and Janet Zapata, "Seaman Schepps A Century of New York Jewelery Design", The Vendome Press, 2004, page 182 for an illustration of a similar bracelet and the design.

Condition

Each stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Seaman Schepps, maker's mark. Aquamarines light blue, well matched in colour, typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Cultured pearls white, medium lustre, light green and rosé overtones. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00 - 1.50 carats, stones bright and lively. Clasp fitting on bracelet secure when closed. Slight scratches to mounts consistent with wear. In very good condition.
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