Lot 239 Dα

An 18k gold and lapis lazuli demi-parure

Comprising collier and bracelet formed from bi-colour gold beads interspersed with 23 lapis lazuli spheres (diameter 5 - 6.5 mm) threaded on gold wire and alternating with cast foliate motifs in yellow gold. The first third decorated with 12 small sapphires and 7 brilliant-cut diamonds (in total ca. 0.66 ct). The matching three-stranded bracelet with 15 lapis lazuli beads (diameter 6 mm), interspersed with links set with 30 small sapphires. With safety clasp. Bracelet with Paris export stamp for 750 gold (since 1879), maker's mark "PBSA". Necklace clasp replaced with a gold toned magnetic clasp. Collier: L ca. 39 cm. Weight 70.65 g. Bracelet: W 2 cm, L 18.5 cm, Weight 50.43 g.
Paris, 1970s.