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In September, Sotheby’s entrusted us for the analysis of this ‘Boucle’ bracelet signed Van Cleef and Arpels in 1968. A jewel with generous lines and sculptural volumes, reminiscent of the ‘jarretière’ bracelet ordered by the Duke of Windsor for his spouse, the Duchess Wallis Simpson (Bibliographie : Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1986, p.189).
Forming a stylized buckle set with a row of faceted sapphires and framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, the bracelet is made of platinum and 18k gold.
Our expert gemologists have certified the naturality of the 112 diamonds and for the 35 sapphires, their:
- Origin: Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Thailand/Cambodia
- Treatment: no indication of thermal enhancement
- Estimated mass: 44.08 carats approx.
The bracelet was adjudicated by Sotheby’s auction house on October 10, 2024.
Net result: €240 000
