CORLETTO 1960 Enameled Flexible Feline Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Feline bracelet designed by Oreste Giovanni Corletto.
This is a fantastic vintage bracelet created in Venice Italy by the famous jewelry house of Corletto during the mid-century period, back in the 1960's. This gorgeous flexible bracelet has been carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish and platinum parts for the setting of the diamonds. It is fully decorated with applications of white, black and red, hot enamels. The platinum part of the feline's head is accented with a pave setting composed by forty European round brilliant cut diamonds, the mouth with fourteen vivid green emeralds and the eyes with two vivid red rubies. The craftsmanship is really impressive, since was assembled from multiples independent pieces attached together with screws and pins. Fitted with a concealed security push box and a hinged slash for extra safety.
Country: Venice, Italy.
Period: Mid-century, modernist, 1960-1970.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 30 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, with an estimate weight of about 2.60 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity.
Emeralds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 14 calibrated round faceted cut emeralds with an estimate weight of about 0.28 carats.
Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 matching round faceted cut red rubies with a weight of about 0.20 carats.
Weight: 128.5 grams, (82.40 Dwt).
Length: Fully extended is 8 Inches, (20 Cm).
Measurements: 26 mm by 51mm (1.02 x 2.01 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "CORLETTO K18 ITALY .750".
Giovanni Corletto
He was the head of the famous Italian family of master jewelers from Venice, commonly known as Corletto. Oreste Giovanni Corletto trademarked the "Corletto" name for use with jewelry in 1962 and began offering fine jewelry designs fully signed in 1963. The company Tishman & Lipp formed Corletto Inc. in America in 1963, in partnership with Oreste Corletto of Italy. The World War II was behind, the fifties gave the space exploration and rock n roll, while the sixties found new interest in natural materials and simplicity. Europe became the new leaders of style and fashion with the “City Gent” look while Paris, Rome, and New York became the Fashion Capitals of the world. America was finally open to foreign trade and Corletto was among the first to import a full collection of Italian merchandise for resale to the retail trade. Corletto designs were inspired by nature and figurative art, crafted with 18 karat gold, pearls, gemstones and diamonds along with finely carved Blackamoor figures and enamel work. He was known for his fine quality and craftsmanship.
Collateral: This Corletto feline bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Corletto bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the enamel. The 46 gemstones are secured in the settings. This bracelet was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B072925MANNS/3.088
