L.A. LOUVRE, les BIDS! A modern luxury auction to benefit the Musée du Louvre | Hosted by Sotheby’s

L.A. LOUVRE, les BIDS! A modern luxury auction to benefit the Musée du Louvre | Hosted by Sotheby’s

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MCL Design

Sapphire Pave Skull Cuff Bracelet

Lot Closed

May 13, 08:05 PM GMT

Estimate

7,500 - 9,500 USD

Lot Details

Description

MCL Design

Sapphire Pave Skull Cuff Bracelet, 2021


Material: Sterling Silver, Mixed Sapphires, Colored Glitter Enamel

Size: Fits 6.5-7” wrist / CTW (total carat weight) 52.40

Signed: MCL Design mark

Box: Yes, MCL Design Black Crested, Embossed Box and Drawstring Bag

Papers: Yes, Certificate of Authenticity (digital file)

Donated by MCL Design

This MCL Design handcrafted, jeweled skull cuff bracelet is a luxurious statement piece of wearable art, with 52.40ct of mixed sapphires. The design, sketched by hand, was molded to into sterling silver from hand-carved wax, decorated with colored enamel, and each colorful sapphire set by hand, without adhesives, by skilled traditional artisans. A timeless classic, this piece of jewelry is for a discerning owner with attitude and flair.



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