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Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Emerald "Souvenir" Book Themed Bracelet

Item Details

A Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond, ruby and emerald _souvenir’ book themed bracelet. This circa 1835 bracelet unfolds to reveal the word ‘souvenir’ in openwork panels with engraved details. When folded, the bracelet resembles that of a book with a spine adorned with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. To one of the inside panels is engraved with a personal inscription indicating that this is commemorating a certain memory. This piece is accompanied with a storage box that houses the bracelet in it’s closed form.

Era: Victorian, Circa 1835
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold, 14K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 7.00’
Bracelet Closure Type: Hidden Box Tab
Hallmarks: Le Livre D’a Oct. 28, ’35
Total Weight: 29.30 dwt

CENTER DIAMONDS
Count: 10
Shape: Old Mine Cut
Color Grade: H – Very Light Brown
Clarity Grade: SI2 – I1
Dimensions: 2.20 mm
Total Carat Weight: 0.45 ctw

SIDE STONES
Count: 11
Type: Ruby
Shape: Rectangle Cushion Faceted
Treatment: Heat
Dimensions: 3.00 mm x 2.00 mm

SIDE STONES
Count: 11
Type: Emerald
Shape: Rectangle Cushion Faceted
Treatment: Oiled
Dimensions: 3.00 mm x 2.00 mm

Gemologist Code: CINCY

Condition

- includes original Hunt & Roskell box.
- stones are chipped and abraded.
- tongue insert is 14K.
- minor markings throughout.

  • This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
  • All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Weights are inclusive of all materials. Treatments for jadeite and other gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
  • Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
  • While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.

Item #

ITMG242600

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