To-die-for antique emerald and diamond bracelet.

Oh, my dears. You're in for a treat this Friday morning.

Art Deco, Edwardian, Belle Epoque, filigree, openwork, millegraining, mille graining, hand engraving, bracelet, bangle, cuff, antique jewelry


Remember when I asked Lang Antiques to send me bigger pictures of an amazing opal and diamond necklace they were selling and they rocked my world by sending me these? They've done it again.

This piece is an Edwardian emerald and diamond bracelet, made between 1910 and 1920. The platinum bracelet is 3/4 of an inch wide and glows with a row of European-cut diamonds that leads to a 2.75 carat round cabochon emerald. The bracelet is further embellished by several smaller calibre-cut emeralds, openwork detail, and hand engraving.

Art Deco, Edwardian, Belle Epoque, filigree, openwork, millegraining, mille graining, hand engraving, bracelet, bangle, cuff, antique jewelry

What really makes this exceptional in my book - besides the masterful use of the occasional bright emeralds - is the incredible openwork and the texture that the millegraining creates around the negative space. To say it's a feast for the eyes is to flirt with understatement.

Art Deco, Edwardian, Belle Epoque, filigree, openwork, millegraining, mille graining, hand engraving, bracelet, bangle, cuff, antique jewelry


Just look at that detail. What do you think? Do you love this as much as I do?

Art Deco, Edwardian, Belle Epoque, filigree, openwork, millegraining, mille graining, hand engraving, bracelet, bangle, cuff, antique jewelry


It's 7 inches long, which means it would fit me perfectly. Just FYI.
 
This bracelet is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info in this post are thanks to Lang - specifically, thanks to the fabulous Lisa and gifted photographer Cole.
 
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