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New Acquisitions - Diamond Bracelets

Diamond Bracelet
Photography by Ken Larsen. Bequest of Margaret McCormack Sokol, 2007.

Three beautiful bracelets from the Art Deco design period (1925 – 1939) were gifted to the National Gem Collection in 2007. The all diamond bracelet was designed by the French firm, Lacloche. This platinum bracelet has 3 rectangular panels set with square-cut, baguette-cut, marquise-cut, and round-brilliant cut diamonds, totaling approximately 14.30 carats.

Diamond Bracelet
Photography by Ken Larsen. Bequest of Margaret McCormack Sokol, 2007.

The diamond and ruby bracelet was designed by Tiffany & Co., and exhibits the Art Deco geometric shapes. This platinum bracelet has four rectangular panels set with round-cut and square-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 13.50 carats and is accented with French-cut rubies totaling approximately 11 carats.

Diamond Bracelet
Photography by Ken Larsen. Bequest of Margaret McCormack Sokol, 2007.

The third bracelet was also designed by Tiffany & Co. The platinum bracelet has a flexible band set with square-cut and round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 9.85 carats. The square-cut diamonds are flanked by black enamel bands.

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