Fireworks : Art Deco Blue Zircon Bracelet in 9ct Gold

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Bright, extra sensationally sparkly natural blue zircons burst into blinding lights whenever this bracelet catches the sunlight. Just like fireworks, this bracelet should probably come with a safety warning as the sudden explosion of sparkle can be blinding! A true sparkle bomb.

Dating to the Art Deco period circa 1920 and featuring nine round cut natural blue zircons in 9ct gold claw settings with a square link chain bracelet that fastens with a box clasp. Blue zircons are among the most sparkly of natural gemstones with a scintillation (sparkle factor) higher than diamonds.

Manufacture:
Modelled in 9ct gold. There are no hallmarks present, the metal content has been verified by XRF test. Each stone is set into an individual double clawed bezel with hinges attaching it to its neighbour. The chain sections are made of long square hinged links, the bracelet fastens with a box clasp.

The nine blue zircons are of various round faceted cuts (mostly transitional cuts, some with cut culets) and graduated in size. The largest has a diameter of 8.37mm and the smallest has a diameter of 6.3mm. The total combined carat weight of the blue zircons is approximately 13.5 carats.
The zircons have been verified as natural gemstones by an independent gemologist.

Size: 
17.5cm (7″) long.
8.6mm wide tapering to 8.82mm.
Weighs 8.1 grams

Condition: 
Very good antique condition. One of the zircons has a chip underneath one claw, visible under close inspection. The bracelet has been professionally polished. Ready for immediate wear.

Description

Explosions of sparkle emanate from the graduating round cut blue zircons in this Art Deco period bracelet, circa 1920.

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