VICTORIAN, YELLOW GOLD, CARBUNCLE GARNET AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET

Round cabochon cut rhodolite garnets measuring 11.00 mm and rose cut and old mine cut diamonds, hinged with side clasp. Yellow gold. 6 1/2 inches inner circumference.
Gross weight: 30.10 dwt

Property from a New York Collector

This lot is located in Chicago.

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates 14k gold. Two garnets have a crack throughout the stone, there is one diamond missing, the base of bracelet is dented due to wear, the edge and outer wire filigree has a break in metal, noticeable fire scale and discoloration throughout bracelet due to wear and age.

Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):
Color: G-K.
Clarity: SI-I1.

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VICTORIAN, YELLOW GOLD, CARBUNCLE GARNET AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET

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