Antique vintage Art Deco line tennis bracelet. Platinum, gold, diamonds and natural Yogo Gulch sapphires with GIA certificate. Made in the USA circa 1920-30s.
Measurements:
Weight is 15.0 grams. 6 1/4 inches (16cm) long.
Description :
Line or tennis bracelet. A continuous line of alternating sections of engraved platinum, sapphires and diamonds. Each section composed of a number of identical square or rectangular articulated elements that allow the bracelet to bend according to the wrist of the wearer. The engraved metal with double millegrained or beaded borders surrounding a simple pattern of diagonal dashes. Within is a finely detailed design of scrolls and foliage. The sapphire and diamonds are each contained in their own square that similarly bends with the arm and each is bordered with the same millegrain beadwork as previously described.
Sides of each segment with linear, beaded and oval link patterns.
Tongue in groove clasp.
Sleek, flexible, understated elegant and versatile - wear with casual or smart outfits.
GIA report states natural sapphires from Yogo Gulch with no indications of heating. Montana sapphires are considered amongst the rarest and most desirable of all sapphires and those from Yogo Gulch the best of the best. The color is a sky blue, depending on how the light catches the stones.
Marks and Metal:
Electronic testing shows that the body of the bracelet is platinum and the clasp is gold. Tongue of clasp engraved 14k and a maker's mark - a pair of mirror image 'A' or 'D's with '&' between them.(see pictures). The other half of the clasp tested 12k.
Condition:
Good with minor wear commensurate with age. The tongue of the clasp is likely a replacement as it is in gold while the rest of the bracelet is platinum. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
THE STORY:
Discovered circa 1895, Yogo Gulch sapphires are rare, naturally cornflower-blue gemstones found in central Montana. They are prized worldwide for their clarity, vibrant color, and the fact that they are untreated, unlike most sapphires on the market. These unique sapphires are inclusion free and therefore there is no need to treat them to enhance their appearance.
Line bracelets, known as 'tennis bracelets' ever since the great tennis player, Chris Evert dropped hers on the tennis court in 1987, have since become synonymous with timeless luxury, blending history, elegance and sports.
