-Shreve Co. 1950 Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With 14.85 Ctw In Burmese Rubies
Flexible bracelet designed by Shreve & Co.
Beautiful bangle bracelet, created during the post war period by the jewelry retailers of Shreve & Co, back in the 1950's. This magnificent bracelet has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with incised, chiseled and textured patterns. Fitted with an a security push lock that is integrated to the design and a pair of hinged figures 8's slashes for extra safety.
Rubies: The conical elements are mounted in flat four-prongs settings, with 231 round faceted cut of natural red rubies, with a total weight of 14.85 carats. The rubies are calibrated in size, transparency, with great color saturation and are non heated from Burmese origin.
Birthstone: For the month of July.
Weight: 96.95 Grams, (62.14 Dwt).
Size: The full extended lenght is 8 Inches (20.3 Cm), fit a wrist up to 7.5 inches.
Measurements: The width is 32 mm (1.26 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the serial numbers and signed, "©SHREVE & CO. 18KT ITALY V1605".
Shreve & Company is an established retailer of jewelry, from timepieces to diamonds, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Incorporated in 1894 by George Rodman and Albert J. Lewis, it is considered the oldest commercial establishment in San Francisco. The company's precursor, The Shreve Jewelry Company, was established by Rodman's father and uncle, George and Samuel Shreve, who had moved to San Francisco from New York City. George learned goldsmithing from his older half-brother, Benjamin. The latter had established Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston. By the 1880s, The Shreve Jewelry Company was considered among the finest silversmiths in the United States, selling high quality timepieces, gold, and silver jewelry, aside from diamonds and precious stones. The store, which had opened at Montgomery and Clay, soon moved to Market Street. Just a month before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Shreve & Co. opened its new eleven-story building at Post and Grant. Built with the latest engineering technologies of its time, the Shreve & Co. building was one of a few San Francisco buildings that survived the April 18 earthquake. During the fire, silver and jewels were rushed into the fireproof vault by the staff where most of it remained unharmed, however, 3 weeks would pass before the safe was cool enough to open. With its building rendered unusable, the company opened shop in Oakland, where it stayed for two years. The company's first flatware products and illustrated catalogs were created at this time. In March 1996, Shreve & Co. purchased San Francisco's Mobell Jewelry from Sidney Mobell. In 2011, after more than a century of operating within California, the company launched its first store in Portland, Oregon, offering timepieces from A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Officine Panerai, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Wellendorff and Vacheron Constantin. In 2015, Shreve & Co lost their lease to Harry Winston due to skyrocketing rents around Union Square. They relocated further down to 150 Post St.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All rubies are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B022523CNNM/2.330
