Platinum French Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 8.50 Carats

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Platinum French Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 8.50 Carats

About the Item

Platinum French Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 8.50 Carats 62 French Cut Diamonds Weighing 8.50 carats Approximately [GHI VVS-VS2] 7 inches total length. the French cut is one of the oldest styles of faceting that originated as far back as the 14th century. It’s a progression from an earlier style of faceting known as the table cut, with which the first cut Diamond in history was shaped. As you might imagine, the table cut refers to the shape of the cut. The top of the diamond is flattened in a fashion that resembles a regular square table. Furthermore, all four sides of the diamond have a bevel-like facet meeting at a pointed bottom. Cut diamonds, by virtue of the table cut, became incredibly popular among European royalties at that time. That’s especially in the areas of present-day Italy, Great Britain, and France. As table-cut diamonds grew in popularity among the noblemen, additional shaping of the facets came into being. Over time, four more facets were added to the crown area of the diamond on top of the existing bevels. This shape was already more exclusive and captivating, but further attraction came from the higher amount of reflected light when someone was to look at the diamond. Perhaps not unexpectedly, this cut grew to become the dominant faceting style. The following three centuries marked an experimental period in terms of achieving the perfect diamond shaping. The term French cut came into being for its immense popularity in France that far exceeded any other countries at the time. Europe and the rest of the world would come to label similarly shaped diamonds as French cut diamonds. The French cut as we know it today traces back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was available in a wide range of cuts and combinations before then, though only a couple of the shapes have endured to this day. The cut reached peak popularity during the Art Deco period of 1910 to 1940. Thus, it shouldn’t surprise you to find various examples of French cut diamonds in the art and literature of that period. This period in art is known for its geometric designs, and the French cut complemented the predominant art and architecture of the time like no other facet. The period’s culture exhibited French cut gems as the accents on bezels, bracelets, and watches. Today, there are only a few types of French cuts that are still in practice. The original French cut diamonds are rare, having been replaced by modern shapes and facets. Diamonds of the proper French cut and shape have become almost non-existent at regular jewelry stores. You may encounter them in antique and expensive jewels, especially at auction. If you manage to get a hold of a surviving artifact from the Art Deco era, you could claim to own the perfect shape. The biggest draw of the French cut is perhaps the simplicity of the cut. That’s why you’re most likely to find the facet on smaller stones as part of a larger jewel.

Metal:
Platinum
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
French Cut
Weight:
15 g
Dimensions:
Width: 0.16 in (3.82 mm)
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1990's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Wailea, HI
Reference Number:
Seller: 206961stDibs: LU990118170172