Bracelet in 18K yellow gold 750 thousandths, composed of round, articulated motifs adorned with black enamel, scandé with rubies, in the center an openwork ivy wreath adorned with an old-cut, cushion-shaped diamond. Each motif is interspersed with two button-shaped pearls. Ratchet clasp (one pearl missing, minor enamel damage). French work, circa 1850 by the D'Auguste Belleau workshop (1843-1880). Diamond weight approx. 6 carats. Length : 18.80 cm. Gross weight : 43.40 g. Henri VEVERT, "La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle", volume III - page 582. Auguste Belleau is quoted. Expert : Paul-Louis Flandrin

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