Mid-Century 'Cat and His Prey' Charm Bracelet in 18K Gold

Name: Mid-Century 'Cat and His Prey' Charm Bracelet in 18K Gold
SKU: 521826
Price: 9500.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Item BRC-521826

$9,500

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The chain composed of eleven pearls, each flanked by bezel-set rose cut diamonds, interspaced by eleven charms: a mouse with a ruby-set eye, a caged enamel parrot, a cat, a diamond-set fish with an emerald eye, a leather boot with two mice, a quartz fish bowl, a bird with a prong-set emerald, a cat with a diamond set collar holding a pearl, a bird in a cage, a mouse inside a gemstone set shoe, and a dog atop a faceted agate. In 18k gold, excepting the 14k gold boot, shoe, and platinum fish.
We believe the bracelet is antique and the charms were added at a later time.
Please note this item cannot be shipped internationally as it contains material that may be either protected or regulated.

Condition: Pre-owned
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold, 14k Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gem Stone: Pearl 4.8 - 6.2 mm
Gem Stone: Diamond
Design Era: Mid-Century
Circa: 1950-1960
Measurements: Length: 7.0 Inches
Weight: 62.7 grams

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Jewelry Care - Pearls

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