Object Description
An extraordinary Multi-Gem & Diamond, Yellow & White 18ct. Gold (tested), Acrostic Bracelet. The Gems are arranged and set in separate pallet style panels with 68 various cut additional Diamonds throughout the bracelet and within the interlocking articulated links. The bracelet spelling: DEAREST.
D: A Baguette (Modified Step) Cut Diamond of 0.65 Carats, G Colour & SI1 Clarity.
E: An Oval Emerald of Zambian origin, of 1.02 Carats, with minor clarity enhancement.
A: An Oval Cut, Natural Quartz Amethyst of 1.10 Carats.
R: A very Fine Burmese (Myanmar) Ruby of 1.26 Carats, with no indication of treatment observed.
E: A beautiful intense modified step cut Emerald of 0.92 Carats,moderate Oil observed.
S: A lovely Oval Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire of 1.78 Carats, with no indication of treatment observed.
T: An Oval Imperial Topaz of 1.07 Carats.
Accompanied by two independent Gemmologist’s report confirming the above assessment.
The additional 68 Diamonds of approximately 0.85 Carats (total – unweighed), of mixed colours, probably H-I-J and VS1 – VS2 Clarity.
All of the above assessments made whilst within mounts.
Circa 1970