The delicate woven seed pearl strap interspersed with carved circular jade plaques, with calibré-cut sapphire and single-cut diamond accents to either side, jade untested, several jade plaques cracked, signed D&Co., length 18.0cm

Footnotes

American jewellery house, Dreicer & Company, was considered one of the finest jewellers in the world, rivalling Cartier and Tiffany for their expert craftsmanship and use of fine quality gemstones and pearls. In 1866, Jacob and Gittel Dreicer emigrated to New York from Russia with an extensive knowledge of gemstones. The couple's home-grown gem business soon gained a prominent position on Broadway before Jacob realised the potential of Fifth Avenue in 1885. The business operated from a succession of prime sites at this prestigious location, in addition to establishing boutiques in Palm Beach and Chicago. During their years in operation, Dreicer & Co. handled a number of important diamonds and pearls, exhibiting these precious gems at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904) and the Grand Central Palace in Manhattan (1915). Their son, Michael (1868-1921) became one of the leading pearl experts in the world and the firm became highly regarded in this field. Testament to the quality of their jewels, as demonstrated by the exquisite design and delicate workmanship of this lot, Cartier purchased their entire stock after Michael Dreicer's death and the business ceased trading in 1926.

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