Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1920s

A marquise-cut diamond sits at the center of the bracelet's focal link, framed by a tight collar of calibré-cut emeralds that trace its outline in an unbroken band of green. Old European and transitional round cut diamonds radiate outward from there in a dense, pierced platinum lattice, the antique cuts throwing soft, broad flashes of light rather than the tighter pinpoint sparkle of a modern round brilliant. The line continues down each side of the bracelet in a repeating pattern of diamond-set panels, each one echoing the crossed, geometric motifs of the central link. The emerald accents include both natural and synthetic stones, indicating a period or later repair to the piece; a detail worth noting for anyone assessing full originality. Platinum construction and the fine, hand-pierced metalwork throughout are consistent with 1920s Art Deco craftsmanship. The piece shows no visible wear, tarnish, or loose stones beyond the noted emerald composition. Weighing 17 grams, set with 95 marquise, old European cut, and transitional round cut diamonds totaling 3.50 carats, H-I color, VS2 clarity, with natural and synthetic emerald accents.