This Victorian diamond bracelet with old mine-cut diamonds is handcrafted in silver-topped 14k yellow gold, weighs 19.2g and measures 8 inches long, 8mm wide and 6mm deep. Most probably of English craftsmanship, this enchanting and bracelet is composed of eleven orbicular links measuring 6mm in diameter, complemented by ten quatrefoil motif links mounted alternately to create a more ornate composition. A pair of semi-orbicular links and additional four links of cylindrical format are positioned at both ends of the bracelet. These diversified and flexible links are cumulatively adorned with 3.20cts of fiery and increasingly rare old mine-cut diamonds graded J color and SI2 clarity. The larger diamonds mounted on orbicular links are bezel-set in an elevated floating frame surmounting a two-tone yellow gold and silver-topped gallery while the smaller stones set on quatrefoil and semi-circular links are secured with four prongs and enhanced by delicately mille grained contours. This intriguing Victorian bracelet features a tongue-and-groove closure, a figure-eight security latch for additional safety and a 14k yellow gold undercarriage.
Old mine-cut diamonds are amongst the earliest diamond cuts becoming rarer by the decade. Old mine-cut diamonds are cut with gently rounded corners and brilliant-style facets, the old world charm deriving from an open culet which favors fire over brilliance. Many of these diamonds have now been re-cut to suit more modern proportions, especially those of higher quality, leaving few of these charming and desirable cuts with wide-flashing facets for us to enjoy today.
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