Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet | the Clasp Featuring a Cushion-shaped Sapphire Weighing 4.40 Carats, Set with Round Sapph
A torsade construction — multiple twisted strands of beads — gives a bracelet volume and movement that a single-strand design can't achieve, and this piece builds that technique around a genuinely substantial clasp: a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 4.40 carats, further set with round sapphires, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, closing a bead torsade of sapphire strands measuring approximately 200mm. The clasp here isn't a functional afterthought — at 4.40 carats and fully gem-set, it's the visual centerpiece of the entire composition.
Designing a clasp to double as a focal point requires it to be substantial enough to read clearly even against the visual volume of a multi-strand torsade behind it, which is precisely why the cushion sapphire's weight matters as much here as it would in a solitaire ring. The round sapphires and mixed-cut diamonds surrounding the center stone extend that brilliance outward from the clasp, bridging the gem-set focal point with the more textural, bead-strand body of the bracelet itself.
A sapphire bead torsade requires a substantial quantity of well-matched sapphire beads, consistent in size and tone across every strand, to avoid an uneven or patchy appearance once twisted together — sourcing that quantity of matched bead material is a separate and considerable undertaking from sourcing a single large sapphire for a clasp. Metal, individual bead carat weight, and formal colour and clarity grading for the clasp sapphire are available on request, with independent certification available for the principal stone.
Worn on the wrist, the torsade drapes with real volume, the twisted strands catching light differently than a flat line bracelet would, while the gem-set clasp anchors the design with a clear, unmistakable point of focus. This is a piece for a collector who wants texture and dimension alongside carat weight, not a flat sparkle line.
Given the bead-strand construction, we'd recommend gentle handling specifically around the torsade twist points, and periodic restringing inspection as beaded jewelry can loosen gradually with wear over years of regular use. Store it coiled loosely rather than folded to protect the strand integrity. Torsade construction has its own history within fine jewelry, historically associated with pieces meant to convey abundance through sheer material presence, and this example continues that tradition with a clasp substantial enough to be worn, on occasion, rotated to the front as a secondary focal point in its own right.
This piece is entered into the Legacy house register as a distinctive torsade construction. Bead-strand bracelets anchored by a clasp of this quality and weight are genuinely uncommon; we'd welcome a private viewing to see the full 200mm length and volume in person.
Specifications
- Diamond / Gem weight: 4.4ct
- Cut / Shape: Baguette, Round Brilliant, Cushion Cut
- Gemstones: Sapphire
- Carat Weight
- 4.4ct
- Shape
- Baguette, Cushion Cut, Round Brilliant
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- On Request
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-B-GEM-0355
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A torsade construction — multiple twisted strands of beads — gives a bracelet volume and movement that a single-strand design can't achieve, and this piece builds that technique around a genuinely substantial clasp: a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 4.40 carats, further set with round sapphires, brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, closing a bead torsade of sapphire strands measuring approximately 200mm. The clasp here isn't a functional afterthought — at 4.40 carats and fully gem-set, it's the visual centerpiece of the entire composition.
Designing a clasp to double as a focal point requires it to be substantial enough to read clearly even against the visual volume of a multi-strand torsade behind it, which is precisely why the cushion sapphire's weight matters as much here as it would in a solitaire ring. The round sapphires and mixed-cut diamonds surrounding the center stone extend that brilliance outward from the clasp, bridging the gem-set focal point with the more textural, bead-strand body of the bracelet itself.
A sapphire bead torsade requires a substantial quantity of well-matched sapphire beads, consistent in size and tone across every strand, to avoid an uneven or patchy appearance once twisted together — sourcing that quantity of matched bead material is a separate and considerable undertaking from sourcing a single large sapphire for a clasp. Metal, individual bead carat weight, and formal colour and clarity grading for the clasp sapphire are available on request, with independent certification available for the principal stone.
Worn on the wrist, the torsade drapes with real volume, the twisted strands catching light differently than a flat line bracelet would, while the gem-set clasp anchors the design with a clear, unmistakable point of focus. This is a piece for a collector who wants texture and dimension alongside carat weight, not a flat sparkle line.
Given the bead-strand construction, we'd recommend gentle handling specifically around the torsade twist points, and periodic restringing inspection as beaded jewelry can loosen gradually with wear over years of regular use. Store it coiled loosely rather than folded to protect the strand integrity. Torsade construction has its own history within fine jewelry, historically associated with pieces meant to convey abundance through sheer material presence, and this example continues that tradition with a clasp substantial enough to be worn, on occasion, rotated to the front as a secondary focal point in its own right.
This piece is entered into the Legacy house register as a distinctive torsade construction. Bead-strand bracelets anchored by a clasp of this quality and weight are genuinely uncommon; we'd welcome a private viewing to see the full 200mm length and volume in person.
Specifications
- Diamond / Gem weight: 4.4ct
- Cut / Shape: Baguette, Round Brilliant, Cushion Cut
- Gemstones: Sapphire
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