Art Deco Two Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Bracelets, Attributed to
At a glance
Shape
Emerald Cut
Carat
On Request
Colour
On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
On Request
This lot brings together two related bracelets, distinguished by the inclusion of star sapphire alongside standard faceted sapphire and emerald — a genuinely uncommon combination within Art Deco jewellery of any period. Star sapphire displays asterism, a natural optical phenomenon in which fine internal rutile inclusions align to produce a moving six-rayed star across the stone's domed surface under direct light, a property that can only be preserved by cutting the stone as a cabochon rather than faceting it, since faceting would destroy the very inclusions responsible for the effect entirely. That doubled rarity is precisely why serious collectors of asterism jewellery watch for pairs like this one.
Pairing star sapphire, which must remain cabochon-cut to display its asterism, with standard faceted sapphire and emerald accents required the original designer to reconcile two fundamentally different surface qualities within one design — the star sapphire's smooth, glowing dome against the sharper sparkle of faceted stones surrounding it on every side. Full technical specification, including individual carat weights, star sapphire origin and asterism quality, along with emerald and diamond grading, is available on request from our specialists directly.
Star sapphires of fine quality, with a well-centred, sharply defined star effect, are considerably rarer than their faceted counterparts, since the specific rutile inclusion pattern required occurs in only a fraction of sapphire rough mined worldwide. As a pair, these two bracelets offer collectors the rare opportunity to acquire matched or complementary examples of this specific rarity together, a circumstance that arises infrequently in the market for period asterism jewellery of any kind. That rarity of natural asterism, doubled across a matched pair, is not an opportunity that presents itself often in this market.
We assess star sapphires specifically for the strength and centring of their asterism, a detail that materially affects both beauty and value, and our specialists are glad to discuss that assessment directly with any serious inquiry received. These bracelets have been reviewed for authenticity and condition and now carry the Legacy mark, following our complete and considered internal process. We remain glad to discuss the asterism assessment for each bracelet individually upon request.
Collectors with a specific interest in asterism and natural optical phenomena in gemstones are warmly invited to arrange a private viewing of this pair. Our team can discuss the star effect, full grading, and acquisition terms in considerable detail. Legacy remains available afterward to support insurance valuation for either or both bracelets in this pair.
Specifications
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut
- Gemstones: Emerald, Sapphire
- Carat Weight
- On Request
- Shape
- Emerald Cut
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- On Request
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-B-GEM-0166
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This lot brings together two related bracelets, distinguished by the inclusion of star sapphire alongside standard faceted sapphire and emerald — a genuinely uncommon combination within Art Deco jewellery of any period. Star sapphire displays asterism, a natural optical phenomenon in which fine internal rutile inclusions align to produce a moving six-rayed star across the stone's domed surface under direct light, a property that can only be preserved by cutting the stone as a cabochon rather than faceting it, since faceting would destroy the very inclusions responsible for the effect entirely. That doubled rarity is precisely why serious collectors of asterism jewellery watch for pairs like this one.
Pairing star sapphire, which must remain cabochon-cut to display its asterism, with standard faceted sapphire and emerald accents required the original designer to reconcile two fundamentally different surface qualities within one design — the star sapphire's smooth, glowing dome against the sharper sparkle of faceted stones surrounding it on every side. Full technical specification, including individual carat weights, star sapphire origin and asterism quality, along with emerald and diamond grading, is available on request from our specialists directly.
Star sapphires of fine quality, with a well-centred, sharply defined star effect, are considerably rarer than their faceted counterparts, since the specific rutile inclusion pattern required occurs in only a fraction of sapphire rough mined worldwide. As a pair, these two bracelets offer collectors the rare opportunity to acquire matched or complementary examples of this specific rarity together, a circumstance that arises infrequently in the market for period asterism jewellery of any kind. That rarity of natural asterism, doubled across a matched pair, is not an opportunity that presents itself often in this market.
We assess star sapphires specifically for the strength and centring of their asterism, a detail that materially affects both beauty and value, and our specialists are glad to discuss that assessment directly with any serious inquiry received. These bracelets have been reviewed for authenticity and condition and now carry the Legacy mark, following our complete and considered internal process. We remain glad to discuss the asterism assessment for each bracelet individually upon request.
Collectors with a specific interest in asterism and natural optical phenomena in gemstones are warmly invited to arrange a private viewing of this pair. Our team can discuss the star effect, full grading, and acquisition terms in considerable detail. Legacy remains available afterward to support insurance valuation for either or both bracelets in this pair.
Specifications
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut
- Gemstones: Emerald, Sapphire
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