A Ceylon sapphire and diamond rivière bracelet, c.1920, a series of cushion shaped native cut Ceylon sapphires, interspaced with old European diamonds and pairs of small old cut diamonds, in millegrain collets with chenier detailings to the underbezel, to a concealed box clasp and safety chain. Tested as platinum. Approximately 165mm long. A verbal report by GCS no.5784-2105, states the sapphires are natural with no indications of heat treatment. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 25.00g Diamonds assessed as: Colour: G/H to I/J Clarity: VS2/SI1 to SI2/P1 Condition Report: Wear to the facet junctions of the sapphires. 16.50mm in length approximately. Combined weight of sapphires estimated as approximately 27.00ct. Principal diamonds estimated as: 1.30ct, 0.80ct, 0.68ct, 0.60, 0.57ct.

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