LIBERTY & CO. 1925 Art-Deco Bracelet In Platinum With Cwt In Diamonds & Lapis
An art-deco platinum bracelet designed by Liberty & Co.
This is a fantastic bracelet created during the art deco period, back in 1925. The rare bracelet was handcrafted by Liberty & Co. with classic patterns in solid .900/.999 platinum with polished finish. A classic deco piece embellished with six floriated carvings of natural blue lapis lazuli and ninety-six European round cut diamonds. Fitted with a push lock box and a safety chain with a spring ring for extra security. The bracelet is presented in the original fitted box by Liberty & Co.
Liberty & Co.
They are an English jeweler company founded in 1876 and is still in business. They were famous for popularizing the Arts and Crafts style. In 1876, A.L. Liberty opened a shop that sold exclusively “exotic” objects from India, Japan, and other parts of the East. The inventory attracted artsy types, and the store prospered. In 1890, Liberty opened a Paris branch. In 1899, the firm presented a line of Celtic revival “Cymric” jewelry to the public. Designed by artists with ties to the Arts and Crafts movement like Archibald Knox and Arthur Gaskin, the “Cymric” jewels were not handmade specimens; they were mass-produced. The pieces were therefore affordable. Because of this, as one jewelry historian put it, “Liberty & Co. had the merit of bringing ‘art jewels’ to the public at large, combining the design ideal of the Arts and Crafts movement with high-quality mass production, thus producing beautiful and fashionable jewels which were at the same time affordable. Both at home and abroad, Liberty successfully marketed the jewels, making his company’s name synonymous with the Arts and Crafts style. The jewels were mostly produced in silver and featured hand-hammered surfaces. Semi-precious stones like blister pearls and citrines, as well as brightly colored enamels, embellished them. The pieces often featured whiplash lines, flowers, and vines, or Celtic knots as well as geometric and linear interlacing. (Lang antiques with thanks).
Country: London, England.
Period: Art-Deco, 1925-1930.
Diamonds: Mount in flush pave settings, with 96 calibrated European round cut diamonds, with a total combined weight of about 1.44 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Lapis Lazuli: Mount in prongs settings, with 6 calibrated carvings of natural blue lapis lazuli.
Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 26.95 Grams, (17.30 Dwt).
Length: 7.08 Inches, (18 Cm).
Measurements: The width is 20 mm (0.79 Inches) and raise 4 mm over the wrist.
Hallmarks: Electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the .900/.999 platinum, the .100/.999 iridium and 14Kt for the push lock.
Collateral: This Art-Deco platinum bracelet by Liberty & Co is accompanied by the original fitted presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Art-Deco platinum bracelet by Liberty & Co is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this Art-Deco platinum bracelet by Liberty & Co. is excellent. Besides the little normal wear there is no damage to the platinum. The 102 gemstones are secured in the settings. This bracelet was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B012126MMENN/.7785
