Art Deco Natural Pearl, Ruby and Diamond ‘chimera’ Bangle Natural Pearl Measuring Approximately 16.75 - 15.90 X 17.40 Mm
At a glance
Shape
Mixed
Carat
On Request
Colour
Ruby Red, On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
18K Platinum
Natural pearls occupy a category entirely their own within fine jewellery, and the pearl at the centre of this bangle — measuring approximately 16.75 by 15.90 by 17.40 millimetres — represents exactly why. Unlike cultured pearls, which are seeded and farmed to a predictable schedule, natural pearls form entirely by chance within a mollusc, with no human intervention in their genesis. A specimen of this size, this symmetry and this surviving lustre after a century is a genuine rarity, and natural pearls of comparable scale have become dramatically scarcer as wild oyster beds have declined worldwide over the past hundred years of harvesting.
Surrounding the pearl, oval-shaped cabochon rubies bring saturated warmth against the pearl's cool nacre, while round and baguette-cut diamonds complete the design in a platinum-and-18k-gold mounting of evident refinement. The cabochon cut on the rubies, smooth and domed rather than faceted, was a deliberate choice to complement the pearl's own soft, lustrous surface rather than compete with it in brilliance or sparkle. Carat weights and clarity grading for the rubies and diamonds are available on request, and independent certification for the natural pearl's origin can be arranged for serious inquiries — natural-versus-cultured determination being a critical distinction we take seriously in every case that passes through our hands.
As a rigid bangle, this piece wears with settled permanence, the substantial pearl commanding attention as a singular focal point rather than one element among many competing for notice. It is a design suited to collectors who understand pearls as a store of value in their own right, distinct from and, in the case of fine natural specimens, often exceeding the market consideration given to comparable coloured stones of similar visual impact. That kind of quiet, confident presence on the wrist is precisely why natural pearl bangles remain so consistently prized by serious collectors across generations.
The combination of a large natural pearl with cabochon ruby and diamond work in an original Art Deco mounting places this bangle firmly in the upper tier of period pearl jewellery available today. Natural pearl provenance of this quality rarely returns to market once acquired by a serious collection, which underscores the significance of this specific opportunity for any buyer considering it. It has been reviewed and entered into the Legacy register following that assessment, with full pearl documentation retained on file for any interested party.
We warmly invite pearl connoisseurs and collectors to request a private viewing, where our specialists can present natural-pearl documentation, full ruby and diamond grading, and guidance on wrist sizing and long-term care for this exceptional piece.
Specifications
- Metal: 18K Platinum
- Form: Bangle
- Cut / Shape: Mixed
- Gemstones: Pearl, Ruby
- Carat Weight
- On Request
- Shape
- Mixed
- Color
- Ruby Red, On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- 18K Platinum
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-B-GEM-0143
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Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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Natural pearls occupy a category entirely their own within fine jewellery, and the pearl at the centre of this bangle — measuring approximately 16.75 by 15.90 by 17.40 millimetres — represents exactly why. Unlike cultured pearls, which are seeded and farmed to a predictable schedule, natural pearls form entirely by chance within a mollusc, with no human intervention in their genesis. A specimen of this size, this symmetry and this surviving lustre after a century is a genuine rarity, and natural pearls of comparable scale have become dramatically scarcer as wild oyster beds have declined worldwide over the past hundred years of harvesting.
Surrounding the pearl, oval-shaped cabochon rubies bring saturated warmth against the pearl's cool nacre, while round and baguette-cut diamonds complete the design in a platinum-and-18k-gold mounting of evident refinement. The cabochon cut on the rubies, smooth and domed rather than faceted, was a deliberate choice to complement the pearl's own soft, lustrous surface rather than compete with it in brilliance or sparkle. Carat weights and clarity grading for the rubies and diamonds are available on request, and independent certification for the natural pearl's origin can be arranged for serious inquiries — natural-versus-cultured determination being a critical distinction we take seriously in every case that passes through our hands.
As a rigid bangle, this piece wears with settled permanence, the substantial pearl commanding attention as a singular focal point rather than one element among many competing for notice. It is a design suited to collectors who understand pearls as a store of value in their own right, distinct from and, in the case of fine natural specimens, often exceeding the market consideration given to comparable coloured stones of similar visual impact. That kind of quiet, confident presence on the wrist is precisely why natural pearl bangles remain so consistently prized by serious collectors across generations.
The combination of a large natural pearl with cabochon ruby and diamond work in an original Art Deco mounting places this bangle firmly in the upper tier of period pearl jewellery available today. Natural pearl provenance of this quality rarely returns to market once acquired by a serious collection, which underscores the significance of this specific opportunity for any buyer considering it. It has been reviewed and entered into the Legacy register following that assessment, with full pearl documentation retained on file for any interested party.
We warmly invite pearl connoisseurs and collectors to request a private viewing, where our specialists can present natural-pearl documentation, full ruby and diamond grading, and guidance on wrist sizing and long-term care for this exceptional piece.
Specifications
- Metal: 18K Platinum
- Form: Bangle
- Cut / Shape: Mixed
- Gemstones: Pearl, Ruby
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