{"product_id":"architectural-fifties-bracelet-ablaze-with-diamonds-in-a-bold-sculptural-design","title":"Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Bracelet, 54.63 Carats, Circa 1950","description":"\u003c!-- welcometext --\u003e\u003c!-- by elkan --\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis platinum bracelet from the early 1950s is a substantial example of mid-century diamond craftsmanship. Its broad, articulated construction allows the piece to fall naturally on the wrist, while more than fifty-four carats of diamonds in high colour and clarity create a striking, deliberate brilliance. The assured design and well-resolved structure reflect the period’s renewed appetite for luxury, achieved through discipline and technical competence rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe lady who brought the bracelet to us explained that she had inherited it from her mother. Her father, a prominent Antwerp diamond merchant, selected the stones from his own stock, choosing only those he considered his finest. He then engaged a high-quality atelier to create the design and commissioned the bracelet as a personal gift for his wife. She described this provenance as part of her family history, and our own examination of the piece, in both the consistency of the diamond quality and the precision of the construction, aligns closely with her story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSeen in this light, the bracelet is both an impressive diamond jewel and a carefully conceived work of craftsmanship. Its scale, coherence and assured construction reflect the expertise and intention that shaped it, and there is a quiet sense of personal devotion in the care with which the stones were chosen and the piece realised. These qualities remain evident in the bracelet itself and become almost tangible once its story is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional provenance note\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet is accompanied by a fitted case signed by the Antwerp jeweller K. Schlüsselberg, Pelikaanstraat 86, suggesting it was retailed there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--optionalend--\u003e\u003c!-- material-technique --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlatinum (touchstone tested)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe refined execution, articulated construction and sculptural design all attest to first-class craftsmanship, further distinguished by diamonds of consistently high colour and clarity, carefully matched to support the piece’s visual coherence and brilliance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra information\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAccompanied by a custom-fitted case by the Antwerp jeweller K. Schlüsselberg, Pelikaanstraat 86, strengthening the likelihood of Belgian manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--optionalbegin--\u003e\u003c!--optionalend--\u003e\u003c!-- Diamonds --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThree brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 3.05 carats\u003cbr\u003e519 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 44.38 carats\u003cbr\u003e42 baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 7.20 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal diamond count\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e564 pcs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal diamond weight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eApproximately 54.63 carats with an average colour and clarity E\/G, VVS\/VS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e- Verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--more brilliant--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!--more brilliant--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!--more baguette--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e\u003c!-- TotalDiamonds --\u003e\u003c!-- birthstones --\u003e\u003c!--optionalbegin--\u003e\u003c!--optionalend--\u003e\u003c!-- marks --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo maker’s mark found on the bracelet itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNone but accompanied by retailer’s case signed K. Schlüsselberg, Antwerp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNo hallmarks found, which is not unusual for Belgian high-jewellery pieces of the mid-twentieth century, especially when retailed privately or custom-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--optionalbegin--\u003e\u003c!--optionalend--\u003e\u003c!-- condition-weight-dimensions --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.75 cm (1.48 inch) x 23.00 cm (9.06 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e115.10 gram (74.01 dwt)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--optionalbegin--\u003e","brand":"Adin Fine Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57617034183043,"sku":"JDAD-25325-0281","price":65520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/25325-0281.p00_Architectural_20Fifties_20Bracelet_20Ablaze_20with_20Diamonds_20in_20a_20Bold_20Sculptural_20Design-en.jpg?v=1773763491","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/architectural-fifties-bracelet-ablaze-with-diamonds-in-a-bold-sculptural-design","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}