An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

Description

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet by Black, Starr & Frost, consisting of five openwork flexible panels each centrally-set with a rectangular step-cut sapphire accented by old European-cut diamonds and two triangular motifs set with calibre-cut sapphires, the five panels connected with five rectangular panels, each centrally-set with five calibre-cut sapphires set between two rows of baguette-cut diamonds, the sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 6½ carats in total, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 14 carats in total, all mounted in platinum with scroll engraved sides, with a hidden clasp, signed B.S.&F and bearing inventory number, circa 1925, measuring 17.5 x 1.3cm, gross weight 38.7 grams.

A sophisticated bracelet made in 1925 by Black, Starr & Frost at the height of the Art Deco period. Black, Starr & Frost were founded in 1810 and are widely recognised as America’s oldest jewellery firm, creating pieces for the America’s elite. Typically Art Deco in style, the vivid blue sapphires are interspersed by scintillating diamonds which make for a truly stylish bracelet. This bracelet can be worn as a standalone statement on the wrist, or with several other line bracelets for extra sparkle.