Lot 388
  • 388

Tourmaline, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Marcus & Co.

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • diamond, sapphire, tourmaline
Centering an emerald-cut tourmaline, set with emerald-cut pink and yellow sapphires, accented by round and single-cut diamonds, length 7¼ inches, signed Marcus.

Condition

In good condition, minor wear to the metalwork commensurate with age. The metal tests as platinum. The tourmaline estimated to weigh approximately 21.50 carats, slightly yellowish green hue in a moderately dark tone, high clarity, moderate wear to the table and crown consisting of scratches, chips and abrasions. The sapphires (from the tongue end) weighing approximately 2.75, 4.25, 5.75, 3.75, 8.00, 8.50 and 3.75 carats respectively, with hues ranging from pink, pinkish orange, and yellow, moderate to light tone and medium strong to light saturation, from eye clean to visibly included clarity, with minor to moderate wear. The diamonds weighing approximately 2.20 carats total, approximately G-I color, approximately VS1-SI1 clarity. The bracelet measuring approximately ½ inch wide. Gross weight approximately 25 dwts.
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