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Lot 68

JOHN DONALD: AN 18K BI-COLOR GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, 1968

22 July 2025, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

US$2,000 - US$3,000

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JOHN DONALD: AN 18K BI-COLOR GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET, 1968

Of a strap design, featuring square step-cut rubies weighing approximately 4.40 carats and round diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, scattered amongst cubes of patterned yellow gold, signed with maker's mark, with English hallmarks, length 7 in., width 13/16 in.

Footnotes

A bracelet of a similar design set with square-cut emeralds was highlighted in the editorial spread "The New Treasures of Summer Beauty" from the June 1971 issue of British Vogue as archived in "Precious Moments: John Donald, Designer-Jeweller," by John Donald and Russell Cassleton Elliott, McNidder & Grace, 2015.

OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal stamped and tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for 18k gold; clasp and safety secure; some rubies and diamonds show very small chips and very slight abrasion from wear, in addition to natural surface-reaching inclusions; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition.

MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: ruby
Approximate Dimensions: 3.3 mm
Clarity: slightly to moderately included with some surface-reaching inclusions
Hue: very slightly pinkish red to red

DIAMONDS: round
Approximate total number: 24
Approximate total weight: 2.40 carats
Approximate overall color and clarity: F-G-H, VVS-VS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approximate gross weight: 47.2 grams

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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