GEM SET AND DIAMOND BRACELET, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Designed in the Egyptian style, the centre modelled as a scarab within a cartouche, the bracelet composed of links modelled as lotus motifs and ankhs flanked by cobras, set throughout with variously cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires and circular-cut and rose diamonds, the reverse engraved with foliate motifs, length approximately 183mm.

Diamonds bright and lively, largest on scarab measuring approximately 5.0mm diameter each. Rubies pinkish-red, central ruby 7.1 x 6.5mm, depth not possible to assess in mount. Emeralds mid to light green, sapphires mid blue. All transparent, all with typical minor inclusions, some surface-reaching, some stones with areas of minor chipping and wear to facet edges. Width of bracelet 45mm at widest point. Links well-articulated, clasp secure, links slightly out of line, but still aligning when closed. Gross weight approximately 75 grams.
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