Art Deco Echoes: A Platinum Belgian Bracelet from the 1950s

A resplendent bracelet, hailing from the 1950s, epitomises a seamless blend of Art Deco inspiration and the distinct lavishness of Retro style. Despite its Belgian essence, the piece bears no marks, its origins as mysterious as its craftsmanship is exquisite. It hosts a constellation of 256 diamonds, a symphony of brilliant cuts summing to approximately 12.24 carats. This luxurious platinum piece, in excellent condition, is not just a wrist adornment but a historical echo of the Fifties' elegance and the era's penchant for revisiting Deco sophistication.

Antique jewelry object group: bracelet

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Although most people would call this style Art Deco it is more considered to be a product of the fifties of the Twentieth Century. Strongly influenced by Art Deco but also by the Retro style. That to most people this is Art Deco is no coincidence as both Retro style and Fifties style are the style successors of Art Deco. or more info on styles

Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period: ca. 1950
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Material: platinum
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Diamond(s):
Four brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.68ct.
188 modern brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 9.28ct.
64 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 1.28ct.

Total diamond count: 256 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 12.24 crt. with an average colour and clarity: F/H, vs/si.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: length 19,00 cm (7,48 inch), width 1,70 cm (0,67 inch)

Weight: 52,20 gram (33,56 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19059-0008

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