Cultured pearl and diamond bracelet/brooch combination, Buccellati, circa 1980

Cultured pearl and diamond bracelet/brooch combination, Buccellati, circa 1980

The four-strand bracelet composed of 72 cultured pearls measuring approximately 8.4 to 8.0 mm., completed by a detachable clasp of openwork design set with numerous round and single-cut diamonds weighing 3.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length 7¾ inches, clasp with brooch attachment. With signed box. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD

NOTE: Although unsigned accompanied by copy of original invoice no. 39119 from Buccellati dated October 7th, 1982 describing the brooch/clasp.

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