René Lalique
Depicting intertwined olive tree branches, set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, accented with cabochon emeralds, length approximately 200 mm, accompanied by a later tiara fitting, inner circumference approximately 260 mm, French maker’s mark for René Lalique and assay marks for gold.
Accompanied by an expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise).
Condition Report:
Expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise) no. XP3179-150926, dated 15 September 2026, stating that the bracelet is a genuine work of René Lalique, 'The Olive Branch', circa 1893-1895.
French maker's mark for René Lalique and assay marks for 18k gold.
Emeralds green of medium strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions, including minor cavities.
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 10.00-14.00 carats, on average G-J colour and SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Several diamonds chipped.
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches, small nicks and some areas of oxidation, consistent with age and use.
Accompanied by a later tiara fitting.
Total gross weight: approximately 48.40 g. (Bracelet weight: approximately 38.81 g.)
Literature:
Sigrid Barten, u003cemu003eRene Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art 1890-1910u003c/emu003e, Munich, 1977, p. 444, no. 1227 for an illustration of the bracelet.
Depicting intertwined olive tree branches, set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, accented with cabochon emeralds, length approximately 200 mm, accompanied by a later tiara fitting, inner circumference approximately 260 mm, French maker’s mark for René Lalique and assay marks for gold.
Accompanied by an expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise).
Condition Report:
Expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise) no. XP3179-150926, dated 15 September 2026, stating that the bracelet is a genuine work of René Lalique, 'The Olive Branch', circa 1893-1895.
French maker's mark for René Lalique and assay marks for 18k gold.
Emeralds green of medium strong saturation, well-matched in colour, with surface-reaching inclusions and minor surface abrasions, including minor cavities.
Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 10.00-14.00 carats, on average G-J colour and SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Several diamonds chipped.
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches, small nicks and some areas of oxidation, consistent with age and use.
Accompanied by a later tiara fitting.
Total gross weight: approximately 48.40 g. (Bracelet weight: approximately 38.81 g.)
Literature:
Sigrid Barten, u003cemu003eRene Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art 1890-1910u003c/emu003e, Munich, 1977, p. 444, no. 1227 for an illustration of the bracelet.
