KATZ & OGUSH 1930 Art Deco Platinum Riviera Bracelet With Sapphires & Diamonds
An art deco stations bracelet designed by Katz & Ogush.
This is a superb and beautiful stations bracelet, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1925-1930. The gorgeous bracelet has been carefully crafted by Katz & Ogush with impeccable details in solid .900/.999 platinum and .100/.999 iridium with polished finish. It is embellished with a gorgeous selection of forty earth mined natural gemstones such: white colorless diamonds and intense vivid royal blue sapphires. The riviera bracelet is fitted with a concealed push boxed security lock and a discrete hinged rectangular slash for extra safety.
Sapphires: Mount in channel-settings, with 20 calibrated French scissors rectangular cut (3 x 4.5 x 2.5 mm) of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total estimate weight of about 11 carats.
Diamonds: Mount in flush prongs settings, with 20 calibrated European round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total estimate weight of about 2.40 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity.
Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of September.
Weight: 22.3 grams, (14.30 Dwt).
Size: Length of 7.2 inches (18.4 Cm).
Measurements: The width is 5 mm (0.20 Inch).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the mark for the assay and warranty of the .900 platinum and the maker's mark associated to KATZ & OGUSH INC.
Katz & Ogush
The company was founded in the late 1920's by William B. and Benjamin Ogush and organized as a corporation Katz and Ogush in New York City. Originally located in a townhouse a block off of Central Park, the company quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Within two years, it grew from a capitalization of less than $5,000 to become the largest manufacturer of platinum jewelry in America. By the 1930s, Katz and Ogush had expanded its reach, operating in New York, Paris, and Amsterdam. Their pieces were sought after by fine jewelry connoisseurs from around the world. Katz and Ogush also manufactured the watch cases for luxury watch brand Blancpain. In fact, they were the largest manufacturer of platinum, gold, and diamond watch cases in the United State before being acquired by Gruen Watch Co. of Cincinnati in 1951. As a note, in 1926 the company was just as Ogush Brothers (William B. & Benjamin) c.1930: Benjamin S. Katz joined the firm and it became Katz & Ogush c.1934 . Around the 1950 the company was located in 33 W. 60th St. New York NY.
Collateral: This art deco Katz & Ogush riviera bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Katz & Ogush riviera bracelet is accompanied by an appraisal report number 92845, prepared by a GIA certified gemologist, stating all the characteristics of this bracelet and the gemstones mounted in the platinum setting. The certificate state the present value of the bracelet.
Condition: The overall condition of this Katz & Ogush riviera bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 40 gemstones are secured in their settings. This bracelet was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity
INVENTORY REF: B061925SSME/.6432
