Vintage French Art Deco 8.77ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1940

This is a magnificent, fine and impressive vintage French 8.77 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum set bracelet; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This magnificent, fine and impressive vintage diamond bracelet has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with platinum settings. The feature platinum setting has been modelled in the form of a bow, in the Art Deco style. The central oval-shaped bow knot is embellished with thirteen pavé set Old European cut diamonds. This feature setting conjoins with four ribbon loop designs, each ornamented with five Old European cut diamonds pavé set in platinum. Either side of the bow's knot is embellished with nine individually four-claw set Old European cut diamonds, in a tiered Art Deco arrangement forming the centre of the bow's loops. The bow motif is further embellished with six individually four claw set diamonds, completing the anterior design. The main setting connects to the four stranded snake chain band via two lobed-shaped yellow gold bars. Either side of the bracelet band is accented with a splayed setting, each ornamented with eight pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The bracelet secures to the reverse with a hinged, hallmarked clasp. The vintage bracelet is hallmarked to the clasp loop with the French 18ct mark (eagle's head) and platinum mark (dog's head); the multitude and arrangement of hallmarks is consistent with the French weight system markings. The vintage bracelet is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) F/G/H Clarity (average grades) Vs2/Si2 Cut Old European Content (total) 8.77 carats Number of Diamonds 73 Dimensions Length of bracelet 16.5cm/6.5" Width of bracelet 1.22cm/0.48" Length of setting 6cm/2.36" Width of setting 3.5cm/1.38" Height of setting 8.45mm/0.33" Weight 72.03 grams