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Reflection bracelet
Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin (1936–1953)
American
about 1940
Medium/Technique
Gold, diamond, and emerald
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 8.3 x 2.5 cm (1 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 in.) bezel
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2013.341
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
DescriptionThe central element in this bold and dramatic jewel is composed of a cluster of emerald beads of various sizes with diamond centers that form a stylized flower. Radiating from two sides are curved rays with diamond tips set in white gold. There are 36 emerald beads weighing approx. 50 cts and 90 small diamonds weighing approx. 2.5 cts. It is part of the firm's Reflection series.
Marks
Impressed TRABERT & HOEFFER/MAUBOUSSIN on an applied tab and Reflection in cursive script on reverse near the clasp
ProvenanceBefore probably 2010, sold by Peter Edwards Jewels, London, England to Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: April 24, 2013)