{"product_id":"french-art-deco-gold-platinum-sapphire-and-diamond-bypass-bangle-c-1920","title":"French Art Deco Bangle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn elegant French Art Deco bypass bangle, dating to around 1920, crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum-topped diamond settings. The bangle takes the form of a slim open hoop, its two ends crossing past one another and finishing in stylised arrowhead or spearhead terminals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis pointed terminal design sits very naturally within the Art Deco period, when jewellery often drew on sharp geometry, symmetry and streamlined forms. The arrow-like ends give the piece a sense of movement, as the bangle wraps around the wrist. Each terminal is set with rose-cut diamonds in fine millegrain platinum settings, with calibre-cut sapphires placed at the base of each arrowhead, adding a crisp blue contrast against the yellow gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe hoop itself is rounded and measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the bangle a refined but substantial feel. The open bypass construction gives it a slight natural flexibility, allowing it to be slipped securely onto the wrist while retaining its shape.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bangle is crafted in \u003cstrong\u003e18K yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bears French control marks. The sapphires measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 × 2 × 1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e each. The internal diameter is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.7 × 6.1cm\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e2.64 × 2.40 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the total weight is \u003cstrong\u003e15.72 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is very good, with light surface wear to the gold and platinum consistent with age. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA refined \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Art Deco bypass bangle\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining yellow gold, platinum, rose-cut diamonds and calibre sapphires in a distinctive arrowhead design.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49275081687348,"sku":"1017810333","price":3682.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury_-595.jpg?v=1788359035","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-be\/products\/french-art-deco-gold-platinum-sapphire-and-diamond-bypass-bangle-c-1920","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}