Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Snake Bracelet

Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds. It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patinated silver-topped 18K gold and lively red enamel, these embracing snakes symbolize the message of love that they have represented since ancient times. Item #: BA-21944 Country: Possibly England Circa: 1840s-1850s Size: 6.75" interioir circumference Materials: 88 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.30 carats); 4 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); Enamel; Silver-topped 18K Gold Gram Weight: 65 g Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Queen Victoria's double headed snake bracelet...

Created in the mid-20th century, this 18K gold, platinum and diamond bombé bracelet was made in Paris, France by André Vassort. Set with over 14.00 carats of diamonds, the articulated bombé bracelet is designed as a series of overlapping 18K gold leaves mounted with curving lines of diamonds set in platinum. Sculptural and abstract, this beautifully-made, stylish bi-color bracelet by one of the French masters can be worn day into evening. Product Details: Item #: BA-20647 Artist: Andre Vassort Country: France Circa: 1950's Dimensions: 6 1/2" length x 1/2" width Materials: 182 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 14.05 carats, G-H color/VS clarity); 18 karat gold and platinum Signed: Andre Vassort Maker's Mark, French Control Marks Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: André Vassort was one of the great manufacturing jewelers in Paris whose time and skill were sought after by the leading Maisons such as Boucheron, Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels. His atelier was located in the neighborhood of the Palais Royale, one of the traditional centers of the high end jewelry trade and a short walk from the Place Vendome, where his clients were located. Vassort had the versatility to produce both custom design for demanding royal and celebrity clients as well jewelry...

The Snake Yellow Gold 18k Bracelet is a truly exquisite piece crafted in Italy around 1980. Made from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this bracelet featu...

A refined serpent bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and fine black enamel decorations with one pear-shaped spinel (app. 1.5 cts) and five rose cut diamonds app. 1.3 cts total). Mad...