Matthew Campbell Laurenza Silver, Lacquer and Gem-Set Cuff-Bracelet

Designed as an oxidized silver scarab pavé-set with round sapphires of yellow, orange, green, violet, pink and blue hues, interspersed with round rubies, topped by a round aquamarine, the wings applied with cream and pale yellow lacquer, further embellished with glittered brown lacquer.Internal circumference 7 inchesSigned M.C.L., with maker’s mark, numbered 2Sterling silver

Condition Report:
In good condition, the mounting with some wear including surface scratches, not noticeable when worn. Stamped 925 for silver. The aquamarine is medium, very slightly bluish green, eye-clean. The sapphires, in hues of light to medium yellow, medium light to medium deep slightly to strongly violetish blue, medium light to medium slightly pinkish purple to purple, light to medium deep slightly to strongly purplish pink, faint to light pink-orange, and light to medium slightly bluish green, predominantly slightly included with a few moderately included examples. The rubies are medium to medium deep orangy-red, slightly included. The lacquer is intact and in good condition. Width to the front approximately 2¼ inches. Gross weight approximately 96 dwts.

Catalogue Note:
Designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza founded MCL Design in 1998. Having achieved international, commercial and critical acclaim, the first eponymous MCL Design women’s collection was successfully launched at Bergdorf Goodman in 2007, and was introduced shortly thereafter at Neiman Marcus, Harrods of London, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and other high-end luxury retailers around the globe. MCL Design branded jewelry is available across continents, and has been featured in many cosmopolitan centers, such as London, Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Paris, Tokyo and Moscow.