-Marcus & Co. 1910 Edwardian Bangle Bracelet In Platinum With 3.16 Ctw In Diamonds
An Edwardian bracelet designed by Marcus & Co.
Fabulous bangle bracelet created during the Edwardian period in New York city, by the iconic jewelry makers of Marcus & Co., back in the 1910. This beautiful, elegant bracelet has been crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum and decorated with millegrain and filigree patterns. It is embellished with a great assortment of thirty-two natural earth mined diamonds. The bracelet is fitted with a concealed hinge and a security push box. The quality, the craftmanship and the selection of the diamonds are exceptional and stand up in this bracelet.
Diamonds: Mount in flat-prongs settings, with 32 graduated European round cut diamonds, 3.16 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Birthstone: Diamonds for the month of April.
Weight: 13.25 Grams, (8.49 Dwt).
Size: Fit a wrist up to 7 Inches, (18 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 8 mm (0.32 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "MARCUS & CO.".
Marcus & Co.
Marcus & Co. was an American jeweler, based in New York City, famous for their high-quality Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces. Herman Marcus, a jeweler from Germany, founded the company with his son William in 1892. Prior to moving to New York City in 1850, Herman Marcus had worked for Ellemeyer, a prestigious court jeweler in Dresden. It was in Europe that he discovered enameling techniques which were not common in the US at that time. When he settled in the US it was his knowledge and savoir-faire which won him jobs at Ball, Black & Co. (later Black, Star & Frost), and Tiffany & Co.
Marcus & Co. is known for their delicate plique-à-jour enamel pieces in the Art Nouveau style and the diamond jewelry they produced in the 1920s and 30s. They also introduced gems rarely used in jewelry at that time, such as zircons, chrysoberyl's, spinels and peridots. The firm merged with Black, Starr & Frost in 1962.
Edwardian Period
This era like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Provenance: Acquired from, Fred Leighton Jewelers, New York, NY. in 1990. A private collection in Palm Beach, Florida.
Collateral: This bracelet is accompanied by the Fred Leighton presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 32 diamonds are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B040924EENM/.3822
