Pair of Ruby Bead Diamond Rondelle Bangle Bracelets

About the Item

The unique beauty of rubies, prized for their vibrant color and rarity, captivates in any form, be they faceted or lustrous, cut or carved. Rubies have been treasured and revered for centuries, their intense red color a symbol of passion, love, power, and also life itself. Any discussion of the mythology surrounding rubies should begin in India, an ancient source for the beautiful red gemstones. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby, ratnaraj, translates as “king of precious stones.” Ancient Hindus believed that the red color of the ruby came from an inner fire in the stone that could not be extinguished, making the ruby a symbol of talismanic protection and good fortune. Some legends said that if you dropped a ruby into cool water, it would boil. Perhaps the most extreme belief belonged to the Burmese. They believed that pressing a ruby into the flesh granted a person invincibility. This ravishingly beautiful pair of Contemporary Ruby Bead Diamond Rondelle Bangle Bracelets features rubies with an estimated total weight of 245.00 carats, shaped and polished as lustrous beads to showcase the warm red glow of the precious gemstone. The ruby beads alternate with round brilliant-cut diamond rondelles with an estimated total weight of 11.08 carats mounted in platinum and finished at the ends with platinum domed buttons. The total gross weight of platinum is approximately 80 grams. The bracelets are of flexible design, each with an inner circumference of 6.30 inches (16 cm) and stamped with serial numbers. The serial numbers will be provided to potential buyers. The plump shape and smooth, unfaceted surface of each ruby bead highlights the various luminescent qualities and rich red coloration. For rubies, it is their intensity of color, rather than their clarity, which makes them so valuable. Forming the bead shape is also gentler on fractures inside the ruby during cutting and polishing. The first bangle is set with approximately 114.00 carats total of rubies and 5.44 carats total of diamonds. The second bangle is set with approximately 131.00 carats total of rubies and 5.64 carats total of diamonds. In both bracelets, the rubies have surface-reaching inclusions, nicks and chips commensurate with wear, and are in good condition. Inner circumference measures approx. 6.30” (160mm). Each bracelet is numbered: Ruby weight approx. 114 carats. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approx. 5.44 carats, bright and lively. Other bracelet has a ruby weight of approx. 131 carats. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approximately 5.64 carats, bright and lively. Total gross weight approximately 80 grams, made in platinum. Circa 21st Century.

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2000s