Hemmerle Bracelet Spiral Design 18k Gold Sapphire Leather Estate Jewelry

A Cartier Trinity bracelet made of 18k gold and round full cut diamonds. The piece consists of three interlocked bangle bracelets. The diamonds are four-prong set and run throughout the length of the bracelets. The slender bracelets are graceful and elegant, with the diamond embellishments adding a touch of luxury without overwhelming the design. They are perfectly balanced and tasteful, as a vintage French piece should be. The Trinity collection carries one of the most iconic looks in the world of fine jewelry. Its history dates to 1924 when the legendary French jewelry House first introduced this design. The concept behind the Trinity collection was originally developed by Louis Cartier, the grandson of Cartier's founder, Louis-François Cartier. The original design consists of three bands, where each color of gold represents a different type of love: yellow gold symbolizes friendship, white gold represents loyalty, and rose gold embodies love. The three rings are connected to create a sense of unity. For some Trinity pieces, such as these bracelets, only one color of gold was used, yet the three interlocking pieces still convey the same concept. This vintage Cartier Trinity bracelet is made of 18 karat yellow gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 5.0 carats). Each of the three Cartier...

An exquisite Boucheron bracelet made of 18 karat white gold and diamond. This spectacular bracelet has a unique, outstanding design. It comprises of ten flexible gold and diamond strings running towards each other. The strings meet in the middle, creating a layered loop crafted as a stylized drop. This white gold and diamond bracelet is a fascinating piece, airy and substantially sparkly at the same time. The central element creates an amazing effect of the diamonds floating above the wrist. The bracelet is made of 18 karat white gold and features 273 round brilliant cut diamonds, with the total weight of 31.09 carats. The diamonds are of F-G color, VVS2-VS1 clarity. This Boucheron bracelet measures 6 ¾” x 1 ½” (17.5 x 3.8 cm) and weighs 90.3 grams. The bracelet is stamped with the Boucheron maker's marks, hallmarks for 18k gold, serial number. About Estate Jewelry: Buying jewelry online might be challenging. The quality of the making has not gotten better over the time while the design is getting more and more generic. Add ever rising prices and you could end up with not finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider buying estate items. • Quality vs Quantity Estate pieces mostly belong to the times when jewels were handmade and not mass produced. There were simply less jewelry makers at that time and they cared about their reputation. Opposed to the current fast fashion approach, life pace was in general slower. That allowed makers to take more time to craft truly quality pieces. • Fair-Priced vs Overpriced Designer pieces aka signed pieces can cost multiple times more than their unsigned equivalents. We pay not only for an item itself but also for the brand advertising campaigns and all the buzz the name is creating. Prices for estate jewelry form differently and mostly depend on the cost paid by a seller. A pre-owned Bulgari ring and a brand-new Bulgari ring have a very appealing price difference. Ask your local jewelry store about a retail price of the desired piece and you’d be pleasantly surprised. • True value vs Seasonal rush Pre-owned jewelry retains its value. Over the time it gets rare and more expensive. Think purchasing a new car that loses its value right after you left your dealer versus buying a vintage vehicle. At Nadine Krakov Collection...

A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones. The vintage bracelet ha...

A pair of vintage French 18k gold earrings, featuring sapphire and diamond. The earrings are made in an irregular pentagon shape. The diamonds are four-prong set in two rows around the perimeter. The marquise shaped sapphires are staged in the center. Sparkly white diamonds perfectly enhance the deep blue color of the sapphire. Due to their unconventional shape, these classic diamond sapphire French earrings look modern and up to date. These vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature a marquise cut sapphire ( approximately 4 carats total) framed with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, approximately 3.0 carats total). The earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4” x 1/2" (2.1 x 1.8 x 1 cm) and weight 14.9 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped with Areza maker's mark and workshop mark, French hallmarks for 18k gold, serial number. The earrings are clip-on, posts can be added. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the highly skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as little hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Vintage Jewelry: Vintage jewelry is something we can talk about for days. Since the subject is that big and has multiple aspects to discuss, we’d like to focus on the most important parts of it. So, what is vintage...

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