Diamond Bangle Brooch Combination, | the Detachable Brooch of Floral and Foliate Design Featuring an Old Cushion-shaped
At a glance
Shape
Cushion Cut
Carat
On Request
Colour
On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
Gold Platinum
A convertible bangle-and-brooch combination represents a particular kind of ingenuity in jewellery design — a single acquisition that functions as two distinct pieces, the detachable brooch lifting cleanly away from the hinged, polished gold bangle to be worn independently on a lapel or gown. The brooch itself is worked in a floral and foliate design centred on an old cushion-shaped diamond, a romantic, naturalistic style that stands in deliberate contrast to the cleaner geometry of the bangle it detaches from.
French assay marks for both platinum and gold appear on this piece, an official record of metal purity applied at the time of manufacture and a meaningful marker of the standards under which it was made. The bangle itself is sized to an inner circumference of approximately 150mm. Carat weight, colour, and clarity grading for the cushion-shaped centre diamond and surrounding stones are available on request; a convertible piece of this complexity merits a detailed conversation, and our specialists are well prepared to provide the complete breakdown to any serious enquiry.
The old cushion-shaped cut at the brooch's centre carries a distinctly antique character — softer, warmer light return than a modern round brilliant, prized by collectors specifically for that historic quality. Worn as a complete bangle or with the brooch removed and pinned elsewhere, this piece offers genuine versatility uncommon in fixed-form jewellery, effectively two acquisitions within one.
Independent certification is available on request, and given the piece's convertible complexity and period marks, we strongly encourage a full documented review before acquisition. This piece bears the Legacy signature, examined thoroughly by our specialists and entered into our collection following careful review. We also recommend collectors ask specifically about how the detachable mechanism has held up structurally, since a convertible piece of this vintage benefits from a careful assessment of both its bangle hinge and its brooch fitting before any acquisition proceeds. We think that kind of careful assessment is owed to any piece carrying genuine period mechanisms. Convertible pieces from this period are increasingly scarce, most having been separated and sold as individual elements over the decades, which makes a complete, still-functioning example genuinely notable. Its rarity as a complete, working example is itself a meaningful part of the case for acquiring it now rather than waiting.
We welcome an in-depth private conversation about this bangle-brooch's construction, its marks, and its condition, along with a discreet viewing arranged entirely at your convenience.
Specifications
- Metal: Gold Platinum
- Form: Bangle
- Cut / Shape: Cushion Cut
- Carat Weight
- On Request
- Shape
- Cushion Cut
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- Gold Platinum
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-B-HJ-0212
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White-glove delivery — for qualifying pieces, our concierge arranges in-person delivery to your residence or private office.
3-day exclusive hold — your reservation holds the piece privately for 3 days, fully refundable.
Independently certified — to your choice of GIA, IGI or HRD on request; documents shared privately with verified acquirers.
Authentication guarantee — if any piece does not match its stated specifications, full money-back refund.
Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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A convertible bangle-and-brooch combination represents a particular kind of ingenuity in jewellery design — a single acquisition that functions as two distinct pieces, the detachable brooch lifting cleanly away from the hinged, polished gold bangle to be worn independently on a lapel or gown. The brooch itself is worked in a floral and foliate design centred on an old cushion-shaped diamond, a romantic, naturalistic style that stands in deliberate contrast to the cleaner geometry of the bangle it detaches from.
French assay marks for both platinum and gold appear on this piece, an official record of metal purity applied at the time of manufacture and a meaningful marker of the standards under which it was made. The bangle itself is sized to an inner circumference of approximately 150mm. Carat weight, colour, and clarity grading for the cushion-shaped centre diamond and surrounding stones are available on request; a convertible piece of this complexity merits a detailed conversation, and our specialists are well prepared to provide the complete breakdown to any serious enquiry.
The old cushion-shaped cut at the brooch's centre carries a distinctly antique character — softer, warmer light return than a modern round brilliant, prized by collectors specifically for that historic quality. Worn as a complete bangle or with the brooch removed and pinned elsewhere, this piece offers genuine versatility uncommon in fixed-form jewellery, effectively two acquisitions within one.
Independent certification is available on request, and given the piece's convertible complexity and period marks, we strongly encourage a full documented review before acquisition. This piece bears the Legacy signature, examined thoroughly by our specialists and entered into our collection following careful review. We also recommend collectors ask specifically about how the detachable mechanism has held up structurally, since a convertible piece of this vintage benefits from a careful assessment of both its bangle hinge and its brooch fitting before any acquisition proceeds. We think that kind of careful assessment is owed to any piece carrying genuine period mechanisms. Convertible pieces from this period are increasingly scarce, most having been separated and sold as individual elements over the decades, which makes a complete, still-functioning example genuinely notable. Its rarity as a complete, working example is itself a meaningful part of the case for acquiring it now rather than waiting.
We welcome an in-depth private conversation about this bangle-brooch's construction, its marks, and its condition, along with a discreet viewing arranged entirely at your convenience.
Specifications
- Metal: Gold Platinum
- Form: Bangle
- Cut / Shape: Cushion Cut
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